October 1, 2019

STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSION

MINUTES

October 1, 2019

 

The regular meeting of the Stanley County Commission was called to order at 5:00 P.M.(CDT) by Chairman Dana Iversen with Commissioners Dennis Booth, Mike Kenzy, Craig Heller and Sonny Harrowa present. Also present were State’s Attorney Tom P. Maher, Courthouse Maintenance Manager Rick Striker, Director of Equalization Roger Fuller, Nancy Dewell, Highway Superintendent Lee Smith, Fairgrounds Manager Scott Deal, Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce Shane Kramme, Emergency Management Rob Fines, Vanguard Appraisals, Inc. Donnie Campbell, 4-H Finals Board President Kasey Hanson, Chief Sheriff Deputy Greg Swanson and Auditor Philena Burtch. The meeting commenced with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

AGENDA: Motion by Craig Heller, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve the Agenda. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

 

MINUTES:  Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Mike Kenzy, to approve September 10, 2019, and September 24, 2019, Minutes. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.

 

CLAIMS:  Motion by Craig Heller, second by Dennis Booth, to approve Claims as presented. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.

 

AARON SWAN & ASSOCIATES                            240.00  CUT ACROSS ROAD TESTING      

ADAMS - ISC                                                            348.57  R&B MAINT & SUPPL G3         

AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE INC             1237.50  SEPTEMBER SUBSIDY BILLING    

AT&T MOBILITY                                                     227.30  CELL PHONES                  

AVERA OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE MI              79.55  R&B TESTING                  

BINDERTEK                                                                57.00  AUD SUPPL                    

BOB KINDLE                                                             800.00  R&B REPAIRS & SUPPL D7       

CAPITAL AREA COUNSELING INC                      310.00  AUGUST MCR                   

CAPITAL AREA REFUSE LLC                                104.00  CRTHS & FRGRNDS TRASH BILLING

WICK COMMUNICATIONS                                      20.67  R&B PUBLIC MTG               

WICK COMMUNICATIONS                                     877.85  PUBLICATION                  

CENTRAL CULVERT SUPPLY                              3024.00  R&B CULVERTS                  

CENTURYLINK                                                           85.28  4 CORNERS REPEATER           

CENTURYLINK                                                         242.54  OFFICE PHONES                

CHANDLERS INC AUTOGLASS/RECYCL            217.00  FAIRGROUNDS REPAIRS & MAINT  

CHRISTY LUMBER                                                     31.08  R&B SUPPL                    

CHRISTY LUMBER                                                   177.24  COURTHOUSE MAINT             

CHS INC                                                                    4584.32  R&B RUBY FUEL                

WILL CLARK ELECTRICAL INC                            144.20  FAIRGROUNDS REPAIR           

COMMTECH                                                             1145.59  COURTHOUSE EQUIP & MAINT     

COMMUNITY YOUTH INVOLVED INC               1666.66  OCTOBER SUPPORT 

CONNECTING POINT                                                215.00  MANAGED SERVICE BILLING             

ACE STEEL & RECYCLING                                      540.80  R&B SUPPL                    

COWBOY COUNTRY STORES PIERRE                    84.03  COURTHOUSE FUEL              

DSG-PIERRE                                                                348.37  COURTHOUSE REPAIRS           

DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE                                21.20  DOE 2014 CHEVY               

PEGGY DOUGHERTY                                                330.00  TREAS HEALTH INSURANCE       

EDDIE'S TRUCK SALES                                          1094.90  R&B SUPPL TR-H20/T2/T3       

FASTENAL COMPANY                                              15.51  R&B SUPPL RT 4536            

FISCHER LAW OFFICE PROF LLC                         419.30  CRT APPT ATTRNY       

FLEET SERVICES                                                   2415.52  R&B/FRGRNDS FUEL             

FORT PIERRE FIRE DEPT                                    16250.00  4TH QTR PAYMENT              

FORT PIERRE CITY                                                     72.95  EXT COPIER LEASE & COPIES    

FORT PIERRE CITY                                                 3046.96  WEST NILE PREVENTION SPRAYING

FORT PIERRE CITY                                                 2191.14  UTILITIES  

FORT PIERRE CITY                                               14636.89  DUE TO CITY OF FORT PIERRE                    

FOUR CORNERS FIRE DEPTMENT                      5000.00  4TH QTR PAYMENT              

FRIMAN OIL & GAS CO INC                                     95.31  R&B GREASE                   

ROGER A FULLER                                                     330.00  DOE HEALTH INSURANCE         

GOLDEN WEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS          334.04  E-911                        

HUGHES COUNTY FINANCE OFFICE               15369.50  AUGUST JAIL BILL/MENTAL ILL

JC OFFICE SUPPLIES                                                  58.82  EXT SUPPL                    

JENNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY                          656.22  FAIRGROUNDS TOOLCAT REPAIR   

JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL                                   14294.18  2019 JD 772G MOTOR GRADER    

ROBERT T KONRAD                                              3795.00  CRT APPT ATTRNY         

LAWSON PRODUCTS INC                                      142.79  R&B SUPPL/MAINT              

LEIDHOLT MCNEELY & LEIDHOLT                      90.53  COURTHOUSE REPAIR & MAINT    

LOISEAU CONSTRUCTION INC                        36996.00  CUT ACROSS ROAD PROJECT      

LYNNS DAKOTAMART                                          142.07  CRTHS & FRGRNDS SUPPL/MAINT  

THOMAS P MAHER                                                 333.35  SEPTEMBER EXPENSES

MARCO                                                                      404.57  AUD/DOE/ROD COPIER LEAS/COPY          

MCLEOD'S PRINTING & OFFICE SUP                  333.86  TREAS SUPPL                  

MENARDS - PIERRE                                                802.02  CRTHSE & FRGRNDS SUPPL/MAINT 

MICRO-FIX COMPUTERS                                       440.00  AUD/GOV BLDG MAINT           

MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEMS INC                385.00  ROD SCANNER RENTAL           

MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION                 156.32  COUNTY SHOP PHONE & INTERNET 

MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION                 250.73  OFFICE INTERNET              

MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO                    36.32  COUNTY SHOP NATURAL GAS      

MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO                    76.17  FRGRNDS & CRTHS NATURAL GAS  

TOBY MOODY                                                          80.00  4-H FINALS STALL FEE REFUND  

BRANDON MOSER                                                157.76  SUBPOENA                     

NAPA                                                                        128.18  R&B SUPPL SHOP/T10/T5        

JEROMY J PANKRATZ                                        1455.20  CRT APPT ATTRNY                     

CITY OF PIERRE                                                     110.00  AUGUST MEDICAL DIRECTOR      

PIERRE SOLID WASTE FACILITY                         13.20  TRASH BILLING                

PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL               151.05  POSTAGE METER LEASE          

PITNEY BOWES INC                                               114.15  POSTAGE                       

POWERPLAN                                                         1440.60  R&B REPAIRS & MAINT D7       

PAT PRINCE                                                             157.08  R&B TRAVEL REIMB             

QUILL CORPORATION                                        1575.98  OFFICE SUPPL                 

JERRY RADA                                                           330.00  R&B HEALTH INSURANCE         

RAMKOTA HOTEL-- RAPID CITY                        195.82  COUNTY ROAD CONFERENCE       

DAN REINDERS                                                         40.00  4-H FINALS STALL FEE REFUND  

RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC                                        245.12  R&B SUPPL                    

RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC                                        931.60  CRTHSE/FRGRNDS SUPL/MAINT/EQ

STANLEY COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT    62720.25  4TH QTR PAYMENT 

STANLEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT         33079.86  DUE TO SC SCHOOL            

CAROL SCHNEIDERHAN                                         35.00  ANNUAL LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP    

BRAD A SCHREIBER                                               206.45  CRT APPT ATTRNY

SD ASSOC OF COUNTY OFFICIALS                     100.00  ROD M/P FUND                    

SD BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION                       69.69  OFFICE LONG DIST-BIT         

SD DEPT OF CORRECTIONS                                   536.57  FRGRNDS & CRTHSE MAINT 

SD DEPT OF REVENUE                                        85806.42  MV/VITALS/MENTAL ILLNESS     

SD FEDERAL PROPERTY AGENCY                         96.00  R&B & CRTHSE SUPPL/EQUIP     

SD PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY                     120.00  ALCOHOL BLOOD TESTS          

SD LTAP                                                                       100.00  COUNTY ROAD CONFERENCE       

KARA SEMMLER                                                       190.00  CRT APPT ATTRNY                  

SERVALL UNIFORM/LINEN CO                                90.46  R&B MAINT                    

SERVALL UNIFORM/LINEN CO                                97.48  COURTHOUSE SUPPL             

SHANE'S PHARMACY                                                650.47  MEDICAL CARE                 

TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL CORP            33405.00  CUT ACROSS ROAD CHEMICAL     

TITAN MACHINERY                                                    118.88  COURTHOUSE SUPPL             

VERENDRYE MUSEUM                                               875.00  4TH QTR PAYMENT              

WW TIRE SERVICE INC                                             1926.79  R&B RPRS/SPPL-RT4538/TR101/MWR

JOANNE YOUNG                                                         5000.00  ARENA PANELS

ZANDER AUTO PARTS                                                254.25  R&B SPPL-M5/SHP/WLDR/P3/G3/LFT

ZANDER AUTO PARTS                                                240.43  FAIRGROUNDS REPAIRS & MAINT  

 

                   

Register of Deeds:

Regular Fees September 2019 - $2,087.72

Transfer Fees September 2019 - $1,612.50

 

Auditor Report: Auditor Philena Burtch presented the Commissioners with the Budget Expenditure Report showing each department’s expenses as of August 31, 2019, Fiscal Revenue Report as of August 31, 2019, and Outstanding Disbursements as of October 1, 2019.

 

Courthouse-Ventilation System: Rick Striker informed the Commission that one of the main units of the courthouse ventilation system is no longer working and the other one is weak. Rick tried to repair the one that is not working, but he’s having issues finding parts for units that old. Rick received an estimate from Airtech Heating & Cooling, not including the price of a boom truck to set the units on the roof. Rick will call around to get prices for the use of a boom truck.

 

Motion by Craig Heller, second by Dennis Booth, to accept Airtech Heating & Cooling estimate to replace both courthouse ventilation systems in the amount of $2,991. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

 

Vanguard-GIS Web Site: Donnie Campbell presented the Commission with two Web Site Packages for five years, one in the amount of $11,000.00 and one for $12,000.00.  With Director of Equalizations GIS near completion, Vanguard would host the web site for public viewing, seeing only the basic information of land in Stanley County. The County Commission would have say in how much information is viewed for basic information and how much information could be viewed by others who pay a subscription fee.

 

Emergency Management: Rob Fines informed the Commission about a $25,000.00 Homeland Security Grant that will be used to purchase a Matrice 210 Drone. The drone will be shared by Hughes County and Stanley County. The drone has the capability of carrying two high performance cameras at once, multiple payload options like zoom and infrared. The drone has 38 minutes of maximum flight time and a 5 mile operating range.

 

ALICE Training & Exercise – Rob explained that Homeland Security is focusing on security for courthouses. Emergency Management and Homeland Security will be conducting active shooter training and an exercise at both Hughes County and Stanley County Courthouses. All the employees will be trained and the exercise will be as realistic as possible. Rob explained that Homeland Security will conduct an assessment of the courthouse for safety and security before the training is held.

 

Stanley County Five-Year Highway and Bridge Improvement Transportation Plan: Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve the Stanley County Five-Year Highway and Bridge Improvement Transportation Plan as presented. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

 

Highway Department:  Lee Smith presented the Commission with a report of work completed by the Highway Department for the month of September 2019. Work consists of blading, mowing, servicing and working on equipment and trucks, fill washout on Willow Creek Road, dust control on Cut-Across Road and cleaning up old and new shops and yards.

 

Lee informed the Commission that the stabilization project on Cut-Across Road is complete. The road is solid which makes driving on it good. The Commission asked Lee when the highway department plans to start tearing out the fairgrounds parking lot. Lee stated that he will get with Sharpe Enterprises to discuss timeframe. Lee also stated that with the water table, he feels a Geo-grid textile should be laid down prior to the base. It will cost an additional $7,000.00, but it will benefit the longevity of the parking lot.

 

2019 John Deere Tractor and Diamond Mower – Motion by Craig Heller, second by Dennis Booth, to purchase a 2019 John Deere Tractor and Diamond Mower in the amount of $99,985.00. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

 

Snow Blower – Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Sonny Harrowa, to purchase a Snowblast Snow Blower, M 8500 HD Tier 3, in the amount of $125,715.00, 6 annual payments of $22,819.40 at 3.49%, with first payment in 2019. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

 

4-H Finals Rodeo: Kasey Hanson informed the Commission that this year’s 4-H Finals Rodeo had 555 contestants, up from previous years. This is the first year 4-H Finals have been able to use the Expo Building. The 4-H board had a lot of complements regarding their BBQ and awards ceremony. Kasey thanked Shane Kramme and Calli Iversen for all their help with the Expo. 

 

Kasey had concerns regarding the ruts, holes and weeds. Fairgrounds Manager Scott Deal reminded Kasey that it has been a very wet year, in fact there was a major thunderstorm that dumped a lot of rain 5 days prior to finals. Half of one barn had water in it, 32 stalls out of 589 were not suitable for use the first day of finals.

 

Scott had concerns regarding the parking. It has been discussed in the past of laying chalk lines, roping off sections or having someone in charge of showing people where to park the horse trailers. Kasey explained that they don’t have the resources to pay someone to be in charge of parking. Scott stated that the city streets are not the place for livestock as there are signs posted.

 

South Dakota 4-H Finals Rodeo is only one of two 4-H Finals Rodeo in the nation, New Mexico is the other. South Dakota is the largest and they will celebrate 50 years in 2021.

 

Fairgrounds: Gutters – Schomer Barn- Scott Deal informed the Commission that he contacted another gutter contractor, but they are unable to get the same gutters that are on the Schomer Barn, which are industrial gutters. Commissioner Dennis Booth recused himself from the conversation.

Motion by Craig Heller, second by Sonny Harrowa, to accept the estimate from Dakota Builders, LLC, to replace the damaged rain gutters on the west side to the Schomer Barn in the amount of $6,671.00. Heller Aye, Harrowa Aye, Kenzy Aye, Iversen Aye. Motion Carried.

Electrical Upgrades – Scott received the project manual and plans for the electrical hook-ups. A discussion was held as to moving a transformer and a pole prior to the project starting. The Commission stated that the County needs to get bids and set the completion date for early to mid-May, 2020.

Motion by Craig Heller, second by Mike Kenzy, to obtain bids for the fairgrounds electrical hook-ups. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

State’s Attorney Computer: Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Mike Kenzy, to approve the purchase of a new computer for the State’s Attorney’s Office, not to exceed $1,250.00. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Raise-State’s Attorney Assistant: Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve a $1.00 per hour 180 day raise for Harlie Petrak, State’s Attorney’s Assistant, effective October 23, 2019. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Add Omitted Property-Record #8434: Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Craig Heller, to add omitted parcel Record #8434 to increase value an additional $7,500.00. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

 

Liquor License Transfer-Chantier Creek: Motion by Craig Heller, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve transfer of Retail (on-sale) Liquor License from Veo Jacob, Chantier Creek Resort, to Steve Lehrkamp, Chantier Creek. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

 

Discussion: Auction of the old county shop is set for Thursday October 3, 2019, at 10:00 A.M.

 

Upcoming Workshops: North Central Regional Local Road Conference

 

Adjournment: Motion by Craig Heller, second by Dennis Booth, to adjourn at 7:37 P.M. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

 

ATTEST:                                                         BOARD OF STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

            (SEAL)

Philena Burtch, Auditor                                               Dana Iversen, 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