October 4, 2022

STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

October 4, 2022

The regular meeting of the Stanley County Commission was called to order at 5:07 P.M.(CT) by Chairman Dana Iversen with Commissioners Dennis Booth, Mike Kenzy, Craig Heller, and Sonny Harrowa. Also present were Highway Superintendent Lee Smith, Fairgrounds Manager Scott Deal, Bill Konst, Shannon Konst, Gary Grittner, Lura Kirkpatrick, Darla Tibbs, Capital Journal Gwen Albers and Auditor Philena Burtch. The meeting commenced with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

MINUTES:  Motion by Craig Heller, second by Dennis Booth, to approve September 6, 2022, Minutes, September 13, 2022, Minutes and September 20, 2022, Minutes. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

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

ACE STEEL & RECYCLING INC           861.59  FRGRNDS MAINT                

AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE INC      1237.50  SEPTEMBER BILLING SUBSIDY    

ARAMARK                             113.48  R&B MAINT                    

AT&T MOBILITY                       201.06  CELL PHONES

BRADEEN REAL ESTATE                 956.00  FRGRNDS EQUIP/SUPPL                 

CAPITAL AREA COUNSELING INC         620.00  AUGUST MCR                   

CAPITAL AREA REFUSE LLC             601.40  GOV BLDG/FRGRNDS TRASH BILL  

WICK COMMUNICATIONS                 122.69  JULY MINS/CSDAD PUB HEARNG   

CELERITY INTERNET                   136.94  FRGRNDS WIFI                 

CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS           158.36  COPIER LEASE & COPIES        

CENTURYLINK                          85.28  4 CORNERS REPEATER           

CENTURYLINK                         221.27  OFFICE PHONES                

CHANDLERS INC AUTOGLASS/RECYCL       52.50  FRGRNDS MAINT                

CHRISTY LUMBER                      839.00  FRGRNDS MAINT                

WILL CLARK ELECTRICAL INC           224.29  FRGRNDS REPAIR & MAINT       

COLE PAPERS INC       74630900      431.62  FRGRNDS SUPPL                

COMMTECH INC                         60.00  SECURITY MAINT               

COMMUNITY YOUTH INVOLVED INC       1666.66  OCTOBER SUPPORT              

CONNECTING POINT                    259.00  SRVR MAINT                   

COWBOY COUNTRY STORES               207.69  DOE/GOV BLDG FUEL             

DAKOTA DATA SHRED                    86.52  AUD MAINT

DCI                                 26.75  TREAS BACKGROUND CHECK                    

DEERE CREDIT INC                  14294.18  2019 JD 772G MOTOR GRADER    

EDDIE'S TRUCK CENTER INC            714.39  R&B MAINT/SUPPL-T3-TR15-TR16 

ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE         836.00  GENERAL ELECTION             

EQUIPMENT BLADES INC                997.34  R&B MAINT/SUPPL-G8           

FLEET SERVICES                     2407.82  R&B/FRGRNDS FUEL             

FORT PIERRE FIRE DEPT             16250.00  4TH QTR PAYMENT 

FORT PIERRE CITY                  16701.62 DUE TO CITY OF FORT PIERRE            

FORT PIERRE CITY                     70.85  EXT COPIER LEASE & COPIES    

FORT PIERRE CITY                   2932.44  UTILITIES                     

FOUR CORNERS FIRE DEPTMENT         5000.00  4TH QTR PAYMENT              

FRIMAN OIL & GAS CO INC             141.12  R&B SUPPL                    

BRILEY GEBHART                       40.00  4H FINALS STALL REFUND       

GOLDEN WEST TECHNOLOGIES            824.40  E 911 SECURITY 3 YR          

GOLDEN WEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS      334.04  E 911                        

GRAHAM TIRE COMPANY                1456.70  R&B REPAIR/SUPPL-C1-T2       

GROSSENBURG IMPLEMENT OF PIERR     2181.48  R&B REPAIR/SUPPL-M6-G8-G6-M5 

KEVA HEDMAN                         182.93  R&B SUPPL REIMB

STACY R HEGGE                      1223.26  CRT APPT ATTRNY                     

PATTI HESSEL                         35.00  ANNUAL LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP    

HOGEN'S HARDWARE HANK                10.68  FRGRNDS MAINT                

BUDDY HOWIE                          40.00  4H FINALS STALL REFUND       

HUGHES COUNTY FINANCE OFFICE      16150.00  AUGUST JAIL BILL             

HUGHES COUNTY JAIL                   99.57  MEDICAL CARE                 

JACKIE HUSTED                       297.36  EXT/4H TRAVEL                

INLAND TRUCK PARTS                  674.62  R&B REPAIR/SUPPL-T2          

JC OFFICE SUPPLIES                   82.72  FRGRNDS SUPPL                

LARRY'S PLUMBING LLC                373.00  FAIRGRNDS REPAIR & MAINT     

LAWSON PRODUCTS INC                  75.77  R&B MAINT/SUPPL              

LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC             311.44  R&B MAINT/SUPPL              

LYNN'S DAKOTAMART                   241.15  OFFICE SUPPL                 

M G OIL COMPANY                     296.40  R&B SUPPL                    

THOMAS P MAHER                     2111.24  SEPTEMBER EXPENSES           

MAY ADAM GERDES & THOMPSON LLP     2080.60  CRT APPT ATTRNY      

MENARDS - PIERRE                    213.78  GOV BLDG/FRGRNDS SUPPL       

ANDREW & BROOKE MENTELE            1295.33  OVERPAID TAXES 10491         

MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEMS INC      4245.00  ROD EQUIP LEASE/SCANNER      

MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION          153.15  COUNTY SHOP PHONE & INTERNET 

MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION          216.78  OFFICE INTERNET              

MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO          17.57  COUNTY SHOP NATURAL GAS      

MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO          66.52  CH BLDG/FRGRNDS NATURAL GAS  

MORRIS INC                          313.43  R&B REPAIR & MAINT           

NAPA                                 76.95  R&B SUPPL                    

NEWMAN SIGNS INC                    225.11  R&B MAINT/SUPPL              

OAHE GLASS                          411.13  R&B REPAIR & MAINT           

PHEASANTLAND INDUSTRIES             361.99  R&B MAINT/SUPPL  

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIST III    6550.00  DOE GIS           

CITY OF PIERRE                      110.00  SEPTEMBER MEDICAL DIR        

PITNEY BOWES                        291.25  POSTAGE                       

SHAWN PORCH                         200.00  4H FINALS STALL REFUND       

PAT PRINCE                          198.80  R&B TRAVEL                   

QUILL CORPORATION                   312.98  OFFICE SUPPL                 

REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY       150.00  TOXICOLOGY TESTS             

ELIE RISSE                          150.00  4H FINALS ELEC HOOK UP REFUND

ROBINS WATER CONDITIONING INC        12.00  R&B SUPPL                    

RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC                  99.43  R&B SUPPL                    

RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC                 162.83  FRGRNDS MAINT                

STANLEY COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT    84215.25  4TH QTR PAYMENT/2022 RAM  

STANLEY COUNTY SCHOOL DIST        32015.43  DUE TO SC SCHOOL  

JOAN BOOS SCHUELLER                 222.20  CRT APPT ATTRNY               

SHANDA SCHUNOT                       41.28  MV REFUND                    

SD BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION         187.88  OFFICE LONG DIST/BIT         

SD DEPT OF CORRECTIONS              265.20  FRGRNDS MAINT                

SD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH            1674.00  4TH QTR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE         123807.23  MV/VITALS/MENTAL ILLNESS 

SD PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY         285.00  BLOOD TESTS                  

SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLIANCE       1891.54  2022 FREIGHTLINER

SD ASSOC OF COUNTY OFFICIALS         80.00  ROD M/P FUND           

SDSU-SDLTAP                         125.00  LOCAL ROAD CONFRNC           

CATHERINE A SEELEY                 3429.84  CRT APPT ATTRNY             

SERVALL UNIFORM/LINEN CO            254.97  GOV BLDG SUPPL               

SIOUX NATION OF FORT PIERRE         512.04  FRGRNDS MAINT                

SMALL ENGINE HOUSE                   20.94  FRGRNDS REPAIR & MAINT       

SNOW WHEEL SYSTEM INC              3790.00  R&B MAINT/EQUIP-SNOW WHEEL   

K THOMPSON LAW PROF LLC             954.35  CRT APPT ATTRNY                     

TITAN MACHINERY                     494.64  R&B MAINT/SUPPL-M1           

VERENDRYE MUSEUM                    875.00  4TH QTR PAYMENT              

MONA WEIGER                          30.40  CRT RPRTR                    

WHEELHOUSE PLUMBING INC             408.00  FRGRNDS MAINT                 

WW TIRE SERVICE INC                 827.45  R&B REPAIR/SUPPL-G8-TRLB-T2  

WW TIRE SERVICE INC                  98.66  DOE/FRGRNDS MAINT            

ZANDER AUTO PARTS                   377.50  R&B SUPPL                    

ZANDER AUTO PARTS                   428.90  FRGRNDS REPAIR & MAINT       

Auditor Report: Auditor Philena Burtch presented the Commissioners with the August 2022 Budget Expenditure Report showing each department’s expenses as of August 31, 2022, Fiscal Revenue Report as of August 31, 2022, and Outstanding Disbursements by Account & Budget Remaining as of October 3, 2022.

SALARIES BY OFFICE: Commissioners - $3,747.50; Auditor - $4,395.23; Treasurer - $6,060.44; States Attorney - $11,667.71; Custodial - $3,505.70; Director of Equalization - $8,271.25; Register of Deeds - $5,606.58; Coroner – 57.08; Road & Bridge - $35,832.02; Weed & Pest - $697.29; Fairgrounds - $10,734.03; Extension - $1,803.38; Employee Health Insurance - $15,131.86; SD Retirement System, withheld and match - $11,733.78; Electronic Transfer; FICA, Medicare and Withholding Tax - $27,941.81.

Register of Deeds:

Regular Fees September 2022 - $1,699.01

Transfer Fees September 2022 - $1,725.00

New Treasurer Appointment: Motion by Craig Heller, second by Dennis Booth, to approve the new hire and Appointment of William Konst as Stanley County Treasurer, starting annual salary of $45,000.00, with two (2) $2,500.00 salary increases; one at 6 months and one at 12 months, with Commission approval, plus any cost-of-living increase approved by Commission for all County employees, including benefits. Effective October 3, 2022. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Oath of Office was completed by William Konst, Treasurer.

Fairgrounds: Scott Deal informed the Commission that the National Saddle Club is looking at the Stanley County Fairgrounds for the 2023 schedule of events for ten days. The National Saddle Club allows the entire family to compete in a standardized set of pattern horse racing events for national competition. National Saddle Club is expecting around 200 contestants to participate.

Scott Deal stated that he would like to have concrete in the fairgrounds shop. It would be cleaner and healthier to work in instead of the dirt floor. The Commission asked Scott to put out bids.

Scott Deal is going to talk to Grossenburgs regarding extending the lease on the John Deere tractor so Scott can continue to groom the Schomer Barn arena throughout the winter riding.

South Dakota High School Rodeo – 2024-2025: Scott Deal informed the Commission that Stanley County received unanimous votes to co-host the South Dakota State High School Rodeo for 2024-2025.

Signage/Pictures: The rodeo pictures on the Grandstand are nearing their lifespan. Scott Deal donated the rodeo picture sign to the Sterling Family to auction the pictures off for a fundraiser for their program. Scott is in the process of choosing new pictures for a new sign.

Small Crows Nest: Scott Deal is planning to move the small crows nest to the east side of the south arena. Electricity will need to be run to the new location.

Indian Relay Races: Scott Deal informed the Commission that the Indian Relay Races was well attended, over 6,000 people in 3 days.

Highway Department: Lee Smith presented the Commission with a report of work performed by the Highway Department for the month of September, 2022, which consists of blading, hauling gravel, mowing, laying gravel on South Brown Church Road, Nemec Road, Richard Tolton Road and Bob Sidler Road, replace culvert on Bad River Road, install cattle guards at the Gertonson Pit, and service and maintenance of equipment.

Lee Smith has found a 2006 water tanker for $19,000.00; 2 axels, spread axel, 10,000 gallon, aluminum, clean 50 foot, with hydraulic pumps.

Hayes Shop Lighting: Lee Smith is waiting for a bid from Will Clark Electric to install new efficient lights in the Hayes Shop.

Raise – Road & Bridge: Motion by Craig Heller, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve Road & Bridge Michael Henderson 50¢ per hour, 3 month raise, effective September 23, 2022. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Golden West Telecommunications Right of Way Application for Occupancy: Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Sonny Harrowa, to accept and approve Golden West Telecommunications Right of Way Application for Occupancy for Project No. Murdo Exchange. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Five-Year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Transportation Plan: The Commissioners reviewed the Five-Year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Transportation Plan with Lee Smith. There was no public comment or discussion.

Motion by Mike Kenzy, second by Craig Heller, to approve the Five-Year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Transportation Plan. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Emergency Medical Services Agreement: Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Sonny Harrowa, to accept and approve Chairman Iversen to sign the Five-Year Emergency Medical Services Agreement with American Medical Response Inc. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Memorandum of Agreement – Opioid Settlement: Tabled for further clarification.

Courthouse Shop: The new owners of the lot are not asking the County move the shop. They are willing to renegotiate the lease price for the land that the shop sits on.

Automatic Budget Supplement – Road & Bridge: Motion by Mike Kenzy, second by Dennis Booth, to approve Automatic Budget Supplement, in the amount of $501.86, for Road & Bridge Health Insurance, to reflect COBRA insurance payment. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Upcoming Workshops – Local Roads Conference

Discussion: The fire on Bunkhouse Road in August 2020, 2 fire suppression planes were ordered, and delivered. Stanley County will be receiving an invoice in the amount of $10,000.00 for the 2 planes. Once the County pays the invoice, Stanley County will submit an invoice to the State for reimbursement.

The Regular November Stanley County Commission Meeting will be Thursday November 10, 2022, due to the General Election on Tuesday November 8, 2022.

Adjournment: Motion by Craig Heller, second by Mike Kenzy, to adjourn at 6:44 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