October 5, 2021

STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSION

MINUTES

October 5, 2021

The regular meeting of the Stanley County Commission was called to order at 5:02 P.M.(CT) by Chairman Dana Iversen with Commissioners Dennis Booth, Craig Heller and Sonny Harrowa present. Commission Mike Kenzy was present by telephone. Also present were Deputy Treasurer Susan Howard, Fairgrounds Manager Scott Deal, Verendrye Benevolent Association Manager Shane Kramme, Deputy Register of Deeds Patti Duffy, Carol Schneiderhan, Dan Schneiderhan, Vickie Olson, John Mehlhaff, Dacey Hepper, Dusty Hepper, Bill Shrader, Rob Krogstad 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. Roll Call Vote. Booth voted Aye. Kenzy voted Aye. Heller voted Aye. Harrowa voted Aye. Iversen voted Aye. Motion Carried.

MINUTES:  Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve September 7, 2021, Minutes and September 21, 2021, Minutes. Roll Call Vote. Booth voted Aye. Kenzy voted Aye. Heller voted Aye. Harrowa voted Aye. Iversen voted Aye. Motion Carried.

CLAIMS:  Motion by Craig Heller, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve Claims as presented. Roll Call Vote. Booth voted Aye. Kenzy voted Aye. Heller voted Aye. Harrowa voted Aye. Iversen voted Aye. Motion Carried.

ACE STEEL & RECYCLING INC            95.99  FRGRNDS MAINT                

AMERICAN STAMP & MARKETING           93.23  AUD & ROD SUPPL               

AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE INC      1237.50  SEPTEMBER SUBSIDY BILLING    

AT&T MOBILITY                       204.36  CELL PHONES                  

AVERA OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE MI       82.00  R&B TESTS                    

PHILENA BURTCH                      177.08  SDACO FALL CONVENTION        

BUTLER MACHINERY CO                 778.40  R&B SUPPL-INVENTORY          

CAPITAL AREA COUNSELING INC        1185.00  AUGUST MCR                   

CAPITAL AREA REFUSE LLC             384.00  GOV BLDG/FRGRNDS TRASH BILLING

WICK COMMUNICATIONS                  20.67  HIGHWAY 5-YR PLAN PUBLIC NOTIC

WICK COMMUNICATIONS                1184.61  8/3 MIN/PUBLICTNS            

CAPITOL CITY FLORIST AND GIFTS       56.00  MEMORIAL                     

CATLIN'S CAR CLINIC                 414.56  FRGRNDS RPR/MNT 2011         

CELERITY BROADBAND LLC              136.94  FRGRNDS WIFI                 

CENTURYLINK                          85.28  4 CORNERS REPEATER           

CENTURYLINK                         223.05  OFFICE PHONES                

TRAVIS W STOUT                      399.00  FRGRNDS MAINT                

CHRISTY LUMBER                     1010.66  FRGRNDS REPAIRS & MAINT      

CLARION INN & CONVENTN CENTER       320.97  COUNTY OFFICIALS FALL CONVENTN

WILL CLARK ELECTRICAL INC           108.49  FRGRNDS REPAIRS              

COMMUNITY YOUTH INVOLVED INC       1666.66  OCTOBER SUPPORT               

CONNECTING POINT                    259.00  SERVR MAINT                  

COWBOY COUNTRY STORES               259.72  DOE & GOV BLDG FUEL          

DAKOTA DATA SHRED                    75.08  AUD MAINT                    

DEERE CREDIT INCCIAL              14294.18  2019 JOHN DEERE 772G         

DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE            21.20  TITLE/LICENS FEES-FRGRNDS 2011

PEGGY DOUGHERTY                     573.08  SDACO FALL CONVNTN/TRS HLTH  

PATRICIA M DUFFY                    177.08  SDACO FALL CONVENTION        

EDDIE'S TRUCK CENTER INC           1773.61  R&B MAINT & SUPPL/T2-T7-T8   

FLEET SERVICES                     1539.64  R&B/FRGRNDS FUEL             

FORT PIERRE FIRE DEPT             16250.00  4TH QTR PAYMENT              

FORT PIERRE CITY                     66.89  EXT/CHN COPIER LEASE & COPIES

FORT PIERRE CITY                   2919.47  UTILITIES  

FORT PIERRE CITY                  12569.09  DUE TO CITY OF FORT PIERRE                 

FOUR CORNERS FIRE DEPTMENT         4720.00  4TH QTR PAYMENT              

FRIMAN OIL & GAS CO INC             335.90  R&B SUPPL-OIL & GREASE       

ROGER A FULLER                      330.00  DOE HEALTH INS               

GOLDEN WEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS      334.04  E-911                        

GRAHAM TIRE COMPANY                 761.00  R&B REPAIR & SUPPL/T7        

GROSSENBURG IMPLEMENT OF PIERR     1163.49  R&B MAINT & SUPPL/M5-M6-G7   

SHANE GUNDERSON                    1215.00  FRGRNDS MAINT                

STACY R HEGGE                      3892.05  CRT APPT ATTRNY             

HOGEN'S HARDWARE HANK               722.92  FRGRNDS REPAIRS & MAINT      

CODY L HONEYWELL                   3702.60  CRT APPT ATTRNY              

HUGHES COUNTY FINANCE OFFICE      11520.00  AUGUST JAIL BILL             

JACKIE HUSTED                       299.88  EXT/4-H TRAVEL               

INLAND TRUCK PARTS                   54.50  R&B SUPPL/T8                 

JC OFFICE SUPPLIES                   22.17  R&B OFFICE SUPPL             

JC OFFICE SUPPLIES                   41.47  EXT SUPPL                    

REGGIE KENNEDY                       40.00  4-H FINAL STALL FEE REFUND   

KONRAD LAW, PROF LLC               1103.48  CRT APPT ATTRNY                       

LYNN'S DAKOTAMART                   552.06  GOV BLDG/FRGRNDS/R&B SUPPL   

MACK METAL SALES INC                150.00  FRGNDS MAINT                 

THOMAS P MAHER                      549.72  SEPTEMBER EXPENSES           

MARCO                               490.13  COPIER LEASE & COPIES        

MENARDS - PIERRE                   1303.18  GOV BLDG/FRGRNDS SUPPL       

MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEMS INC       395.00  ROD EQUIP RENTAL             

MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION          151.78  COUNTY SHOP PHONE & INTERNET 

MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION          240.00  OFFICE INTERNET              

MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO          17.57  COUNTY SHOP NATURAL GAS       

MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO          59.40  CH BLDG/FRGNDS NATURAL GAS   

MORRIS INC                          415.73  R&B MAINT & SUPPL/T8-SHOP-M1 

EARL CALVIN MOSES JR                 15.00  MV REFUND                    

WILLIAM A MOSS PSY.D., LLC         2100.00  MENTAL ILLNESS               

NAPA                                 13.98  GOV BLDG REPAIR & MAINT      

NATIONAL NOTARY ASSOCIATION         186.00  AUD & ROD SUPPL              

PHEASANTLAND INDUSTRIES             280.00  FOUR CORNERS FIRE DEPT SUPPL 

PITNEY BOWES                        186.61  POSTAGE                      

POWERPLAN BF                       1106.65  R&B MAINT & SUPPL/G1A        

QUILL CORPORATION                   577.14  OFFICE SUPPL                 

RAMKOTA HOTEL-- RAPID CITY          303.00  COUNTY OFFICIALS FALL CONVENTN

ROBINS WATER CONDITIONING INC        12.00  R&B SUPPL                    

RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC                  94.71  R&B SUPPL                    

RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC                 388.40  GOV BLDG/FRGRNDS SUPPL       

STANLEY COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT    66087.75  4TH QTR PAYMENT

STANLEY COUNTY SCHOOL DIST       27635.75  DUE TO SC SCHOOL             

BRAD A SCHREIBER                    156.48  CRT APPT ATTRNY

SD ASSOC OF COUNTY OFFICIALS        160.00  ROD M/P FUND                     

SD DEPT OF CORRECTIONS              589.76  FRGRNDS MAINT  

SD DEPT OF REVENUE                94527.82  MV/VITALS/MENTAL ILLNESS             

SD FEDERAL PROPERTY AGENCY           38.68  R&B SUPPL                    

SD FEDERAL PROPERTY AGENCY          151.00  FRGRNDS SUPPL                

SD PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY         630.00  ALCOHOL BLOOD TESTS           

CATHERINE A SEELEY                  477.40  CRT APPT ATTRNY                    

SERVALL UNIFORM/LINEN CO            164.53  R&B MAINT                    

SERVALL UNIFORM/LINEN CO             93.24  GOV BLDG SUPPL               

SHANE'S PHARMACY                     15.23  MEDICAL CARE                 

DON LEE SMITH                       177.08  SDACHS FALL CONVENTION       

K THOMPSON LAW PROF LLC            7416.85  CRT APPT ATTRNY 

TITAN MACHINERY                     556.14  R&B MAINT & SUPPL/M1         

VERENDRYE MUSEUM                    875.00  4TH QTR PAYMENT 

CITY OF WINNER                     300.00  AUGUST JAIL BILL            

WW TIRE SERVICE INC                 538.57  R&B REPR/MNT/SUPPL-G1A P-P10 

WW TIRE SERVICE INC                1136.88  FRGRNDS 2011 MAINT           

ZANDER AUTO PARTS                   511.40  R&B SPPL/P1-T8-P11-P8-G8-M5  

ZANDER AUTO PARTS                   164.68  FRGRNDS REPAIRS & MAINT      

SALARIES BY OFFICE: Commissioners - $3,747.50; Auditor - $2,888.59; Treasurer - $5,104.35; States Attorney - $7,988.58; Custodial - $2,260.91; Director of Equalization - $6,189.59; Register of Deeds - $5,727.83; Road & Bridge - $22,873.34; Coroner - $55.41; Weed & Pest - $467.68; Fairgrounds - $6,375.39; Extension - $1,258.57; Employee Health Insurance - $17,071.48; SD Retirement System, withheld and match - $8,798.08; Electronic Transfer; FICA, Medicare and Withholding Tax - $19,763.38.

Auditor’s Account with the Treasurer:

August 2021

Cash on hand - $887.60

Checks, less than 3 days - $9,209.05

Postage - $100.00

Bad Checks - $150.00

Petty Cash - $215.00

First National Bank - $131,115.58

MKKT Account – First National Bank - $3,210,190.32

MKKT Account – Dakota Prairie Bank - $70,951.54

SD FIT - $6,255.99

Total - $3,429,078.08

Register of Deeds:

Regular Fees September 2021 - $2,070.10

Transfer Fees September 2021 - $3,072.00

Treasurer and Auditor Report: Deputy Treasurer Susan Howard presented the Commissioners with the Treasurer Report, August 2021 bank statement and daily cash, delinquent real estate and mobile home taxes, tax trust, miscellaneous receipts (Grants, Register of Deeds, Clerk of Courts, Equalization, Fairgrounds, Auditor, motor vehicle), investments and Money Market reports. Auditor Philena Burtch presented the Commissioners with the August 2021 Budget Expenditure Report showing each department’s expenses as of August 31, 2021, and Outstanding Disbursements by Account as of October 1, 2021.

Executive Session – Legal – SDCL 1-25-2(3): Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Craig Heller, to go into Executive Session-Legal-SDCL 1-25-2(3) at 5:08 P.M. Roll Call Vote. Booth voted Aye. Kenzy voted Aye. Heller voted Aye. Harrowa voted Aye. Iversen voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Chairman Iversen declared to reconvene at 5:19 P.M.

Discussion: Ordinance 2021-01 – Combining of the Offices: Half a dozen people spoke about their opposition to combining the Offices. They felt that their voting rights were being taken away. They feel they should have say in who fills the three offices.

Verendrye Benevolent Association: Shane Kramme informed the Commission that the 2021 horse races went well. There was a great crowd, a great turnout and everyone is looking forward to next year. Shane stated he will be submitting the paperwork for the 2022 horse races, which is due October 31, 2021. Shane said horse races are scheduled for October 1-2, 2022, at Stanley County Fairgrounds.

Ordinance 2021-03 Medical Cannabis Establishments: Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Dennis Booth, to approve Ordinance 2021-03 Medical Cannabis Establishments. Roll Call Vote. Booth voted Aye. Kenzy voted Aye. Heller voted Aye. Harrow voted Aye. Iversen voted Aye. Motion Carried.

ORDINANCE NO. 2021-03

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DEFINITIONS, SECTION 503-507 OF ARTICLE 5; SECTION 603-607 OF ARTICLE 6; SECTION 703-707 OF ARTICLE 7; SECTION 803-807 OF ARTICLE 8; SECTION 903-907 OF ARTICLE 9; SECTION 1003, SECTION 1007 OF ARTICLE 10 FOR STANLEY COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE NOVEMBER 29, 1999 OF STANLEY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE PLANNING AND ZONING DISTRICTS OF STANLEY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF STANLEY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1:  That the Definitions of the Stanley County Zoning Ordinance be amended to the following:

DEFINITIONS: Unless an alternative definition is explicitly stated in this section, this chapter utilizes the definitions for cannabis-related terms which are defined by SDCL 34-20G-1. Amend Definitions, by adding the following:

Cannabis (or Marijuana): all parts of any plant of the genus cannabis, whether growing or not, in its natural and unaltered state, except for drying or curing and crushing or crumbling. The term includes an altered state of marijuana absorbed into the human body. The term does not include fiber produced from the mature stalks of such plant, or oil or cake made from the seeds of such plant. The term does not include the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with the delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than three-tenths of one percent on a dry weight basis.

Cannabis Cultivation Facility: in addition to the definition of SDCL 34-20G-1, this term is further defined as a legally licensed entity that acquires, possesses, cultivates, delivers, transfers, transports, supplies, or sells cannabis and related supplies to a cannabis establishment.

Cannabis Dispensary: in addition to the definition in SDCL 34-20G-1, this term is further defined as a legally licensed entity that acquires, possesses, stores, delivers, transfers, transports, sells, supplies, or dispenses cannabis, cannabis products, paraphernalia, or related supplies and educational materials.

Cannabis Establishment: cannabis cultivation facility, a cannabis testing facility, a cannabis product manufacturing facility, or a cannabis dispensary.

Cannabis Product Manufacturing Facility: in addition to the definition in SDCL 34-20G-1, this term is further defined as a legally licensed entity that acquires, possesses, manufactures, delivers, transfers, transports, supplies, or sells cannabis products to a cannabis dispensary.

Cannabis Products: any concentrated cannabis, cannabis extracts, and products that are infused with cannabis or an extract thereof, and are intended for use or consumption by humans. The term includes edible cannabis products, beverages, topical products, ointments, oils and tinctures.

Cannabis Testing Facility: in addition to the definition in SDCL 34-20G-1, this term is further defined as a legally licensed entity legally authorized to analyze the safety and potency of cannabis.

Department: the South Dakota Department of Health

Prohibited Uses: All uses and structures not specifically listed as a permitted use, special permitted use, or as a conditional use in a particular zoning district shall be prohibited in said district.

Certain uses declared incompatible and excluded:  All uses and structures not specifically listed as a permitted use, special permitted use, or as a conditional use in a particular zoning district shall be prohibited in said district.

SECTION 2:  That Article 5, Section 5-506, reserved, be amended to the following:

Section 506Certain uses declared incompatible and excluded

The following uses are hereby declared incompatible with the purpose of the Agriculture District (AG)  and are hereby expressly excluded.

1. Medical Cannabis Establishments.

SECTION 3:  That Article 6, Section 6-606, reserved, be amended to the following:

Section 606Certain uses declared incompatible and excluded

The following uses are hereby declared incompatible with the purpose of the Low Density Rural Residential (R1) and are hereby expressly excluded.

1.      Medical Cannabis Establishments.

SECTION 4:  That Article 7, Section 7-706, reserved, be amended to the following:

Section 706Certain uses declared incompatible and excluded

The following uses are hereby declared incompatible with the purpose of the Medium Density Rural Residential (R2) and are hereby expressly excluded.

1.      Medical Cannabis Establishments.

SECTION 5:  That Article 8, Section 8-806, reserved, be amended to the following:

Section 806Certain uses declared incompatible and excluded

The following uses are hereby declared incompatible with the purpose of the High Density Rural Residential (R3) and are hereby expressly excluded.

1.      Medical Cannabis Establishments.

SECTION 6:  That Article 9, Section 9-906, reserved, be amended to the following:

Section 906Certain uses declared incompatible and excluded

The following uses are hereby declared incompatible with the purpose of the Platted Town Site Residential (R4) and are hereby expressly excluded.

1.      Medical Cannabis Establishments.

SECTION 7: That Article 10, Section 10-1003 and 10-1007 be amended and the following use of medical cannabis establishment is hereby declared compatible with the purposes of the Rural Commercial District (RC) and are hereby expressly included, and Article 10 by amended, as follows:

Section 1003Permitted Principal Uses and Structures

            23. Medical Cannabis Establishments.

Section 1007Conditional Uses

            5. Medical Cannabis Dispensary.

SECTION 8: That all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Passed and adopted upon vote of All (for) to None (against), this 5th day of October, 2021.

DANA IVERSEN, Chairman

Stanley County Board of Commissioners

Dated this 5th day of October, 2021

PHILENA BURTCH, Auditor

Stanley County, South Dakota

First Reading:                           September 21, 2021

Hearing & Adoption:                October 5, 2021

Published:                                October 9, 2021

Effective:                                  October 9, 2021

Ordinance 2021-04 Medical Cannabis Licensing: First Reading. Rob Krogstad was present for the First Reading. Mr. Krogstad asked a few questions regarding the licensing process. Mr. Krogstad’s questions were answered, there was no other public comment or discussion.

Fairgrounds: Scott Deal informed the Commission that the State Fire Marshal’s Office completed the annual inspection. The Grandstand needs walk-in fire exit doors, illuminated Exit signs and a designated fire lane. 

Facility Fees: Scott Deal would like to set a Facility Fee Policy for any and all events held at the fairgrounds. All fees subject to change per County Commission approval.

Barn B - Gutters: Scott Deal is waiting for additional information.

Highway Department:  Auditor Burtch presented to the Commissioners a report of work performed by the Highway Department for the month of September 2021, which consists of hauling gravel, blading, mowing, and working on equipment.

Surplus – 2016 Caterpillar 140M3AWD Motor Grader: Motion by Craig Heller, second by Mike Kenzy, to approve the surplus of the 2016 Caterpillar 140M3AWD Motor Grader, Serial # N9J00345, in the amount of $200,000.00. Roll Call Vote. Booth voted Aye. Kenzy voted Aye. Heller voted Aye. Harrowa voted Aye. Iversen voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Five-Year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Transportation Plan: No one appeared before the Board to make public comment or discussion.

Motion by Craig Heller, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve Stanley County Five-Year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Transportation Plan as presented. Roll Call Vote. Booth voted Aye. Kenzy voted Aye. Heller voted Aye. Harrowa voted Aye. Iversen voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Automatic Budget Supplement: Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Dennis Booth, to approve Automatic Budget Supplement for State’s Attorney Health Insurance, in the amount of $691.58, to reflect COBRA payment. Roll Call Vote. Booth voted Aye. Kenzy voted Aye. Heller voted Aye. Harrowa voted Aye. Iversen voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Craig Heller, to approve Automatic Budget Supplement for Fairgrounds, in the amount of $15,200.89, to reflect SDSHSR. Roll Call Vote. Booth voted Aye. Kenzy voted Aye. Heller voted Aye. Harrowa voted Aye. Iversen voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Tax Notice Memo: Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Craig Heller, to add memo to 2021 Pay 2022 Tax Notice. ‘Each year, property valuations are reviewed and approved by the South Dakota Department of Revenue, before tax notices are printed.’ Roll Call Vote. Booth voted Aye. Kenzy voted Aye. Heller voted Aye. Harrowa voted Aye. Iversen voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Upcoming Workshops: Local Roads Conference; 2022 Election Workshop

Ultra and Vanguard Programs Showing Different Valuations: Auditor Burtch informed the Commission that the property valuations between the Ultra Program and the Vanguard Program are showing different valuations. Auditor Burtch is working with Ultra, Vanguard and South Dakota Department of Revenue to rectify the issue.

Adjournment: Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Craig Heller, to adjourn at 6:53 P.M. Roll Call Voted. Booth voted Aye. Kenzy voted Aye. Heller voted Aye. Harrowa voted Aye. Iversen 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