Grant County Commission Proceedings • December 30, 2021

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December 30, 2021

The Grant County Commission met at 8 AM with Commissioners Buttke, Mach, Street and Tostenson present. Commissioner Stengel joined the meeting by telephone. Chairman Tostenson called the meeting to order with a quorum present and asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Motion by Mach and seconded by Buttke to approve the minutes of the December 21, 2021, meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes filed. Motion by Buttke and seconded by Street to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.

Members of the public present were Kevin Souza and District 4 Senator John Wiik. Staff present were States Attorney Schwandt, Drainage Officer Berkner and Deputy Auditor Folk.

The Chairman called for public comment. Kevin Souza spoke on the golf course being a great asset to the community and the improvements being planned for the course. He asked the Commission to consider a donation to the golf course. The Commission thanked him for speaking on behalf of the course. Chairman Tostenson expressed concern with approving a donation to a private entity. Commissioner Mach suggested the Commission consider assisting with golf course road repair.

Commissioner Mach asked P & Z Officer Berkner if 100% of the residents within one mile of a CAFO need to sign off on an expansion. P & Z Officer Berkner answered yes. Chairman Tostenson closed the public comment.

Drainage: Chairman Tostenson adjourned the Board of Commissioners and convened the Commission acting as the Drainage Board. Commissioner Street made a motion to reconsider a motion made at the December 21 meeting that set the violation for permit DR2021-38 at $500 per day for four days to an amount of $200 per day for four days. Chairman Tostenson called for a second. The motion to reconsider failed due to lack of a second. The Drainage Board discussed the penalty sections of the ordinance and sending a letter to area tilers to give them a copy of Section 320 which states it is a violation of the ordinance to commence tile work without a permit.

This concluded the business for the Drainage Board. Chairman Tostenson adjourned the Drainage Board and reconvened the Board of Commissioners.

Legislative Session: District 4 Senator John Wiik spoke on the 2022 redistricting for the legislative districts which will take effect after the 2022 General Election. Grant County remains in legislative district 4. He also spoke on Amendment C, affordable health care, mental illness, Covid, small structure inventory including funding, water management and commercial vehicle inspection.

2021 Year End: The Commission reviewed the year end financials. The following motions were made.

Contingency: Motion by Street and seconded by Stengel to approve the following year-end contingency transfers. Motion carried 5-0.

FROM, TO, AMOUNT

#112 Contingency, #120 Elections,

2,500

#112 Contingency, #211 Sheriff, 21,800

#112 Contingency, #412 Public Welfare,

100

#112 Contingency, #436 Visiting Neighbor, 8,500

#112 Contingency, #624 Drainage,

3,400

#112 Contingency, #246-511 Library Special Gifts, 1,100

#112 Contingency, #290-111 American Recovery Project, 2,000

Total Contingency Transfers, 39,400

Total Contingency Transfers for 2021 79,427

Unused Contingency Budget for 2021

160,573

Unused Budget Authority: General Fund 829,500

Unused Budget Authority: Highway Fund 848,135 Capital Outlay Designation: Motion by Stengel and seconded by Mach to approve the following list of capital designations for YE 2022. Motion carried 5-0.

Capital Outlay Accumulations:

4-H Building Project, $200,000

Radio Upgrade, $100,000

Courthouse Tuck pointing, $75,000

Software/Hardware Upgrade, $30,000

Library, $70,000

Highway Road Projects, $1,475,000

Gov’t Bldgs and 4-H Buildings, $300,000

Total Designations, $2,250,000

Allocation: Motion by Mach and seconded by Buttke to approve a $5,000 allocation to the Marvin Fire Department. Motion carried 5-0.

Travel: Motion by Buttke and seconded by Stengel to approve travel for EM Manager Kevin Schuelke to attend IMAT Conference in Oacoma. Motion carried 5-0.

2022 Holidays: Motion by Buttke and seconded by Stengel to approve the 2022 holiday schedule as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

Public Defender Contract: Motion by Street and seconded by Stengel to approve the Public Defender contract with Bratland Law for $4,211.65 per month for 2022. Motion carried 5-0.

Personnel Policy: Motion by Mach and seconded by Buttke to adopt these amendments to the Personnel Policy. Motion carried 5-0.

1. Add Juneteenth Day to the list of recognized holidays.

2. Add a statement in Section Leave of Absence, A. General Policy: Any leave of absence that is taken by an employee will be recorded to coincide with the employee’s scheduled hours for the days of absence.

3. Any employee with benefits who works less than 40 hours per week will have the holiday prorated base on hours worked.

Commissioner Stengel excused himself from the meeting at 10:07 AM.

2022 Salary Resolution: Motion by Street and seconded by Buttke to approve the 2022 salary resolution as presented. Motion carried 4-0. Resolution adopted.

2021-45

Salary Resolution

WHEREAS, the Grant County Commission must establish and publish salaries of all officials and employees of the county as per SDCL 6-1-10.

Payroll: Marty Buttke 1323.95; Mike Mach 1323.95; Doug Stengel 1323.95; William Street 1323.95; William Tostenson 1323.95; Karen Layher 6786.20; Kathy Folk 19.95 per hr; Stephanie Pauli 20.25 per hr; Jennifer Waniorek 18.65 per hr; Cathy Schuelke 17.95 per hr; Annette Redepenning 19.85 per hr; Karla DeVaal 4229.70; Mark Reedstrom 68.85 per hr; Jackson Schwandt 45.00 per hr; Kathleen Strei 17.85 per hr; David Larsen 22.35 per hr; Candace Mohnsen 15.70 per hr; David Spors 15.35 per hr; Kathy Steinlicht 26.50 per hr; Casey Cameron 21.15 per hr; Rebecca Wellnitz 4674.25; Vickie Gulley 19.85 per hr; Brittany Folk 19.15 per hr; Kevin Owen 6123.90; Wesley Bowsher 24.90 per hr; Orville Folk 25.35 per hr; Jeremy Steffensen 25.95 per hr; Ryan Bakeberg 25.35 per hr; Ashley Hanson 17.95 per hr; Rita German 18.25 per hr; James Beyer 17.35 per hr; Andrew Pillatzki 17.65 per hr; Kevin Speaker 17.95 per hr; Scott Malimanek 18.35 per hr; Edna Englund 13.00 per hr; Jessica Anderson 17.05 per hr; Marie Loutsch 15.60 per hr; Linda Raffety 15.90 per hr; Cynthia Larsen 15.10 per hr; Cheryl Schweer 15.10 per hr; Jody Carlson 4037.15; Yvette Johnson 15.75 per hr; Cindy Jungers 16.05 per hr; Janelle Kelly 16.15 per hr; Shawna Przybycien 18.90 per hr; Joanne Urban 15.50 per hr; Barbara Robinson 15.50 per hr; Tammy Rufer 15.85 per hr; Joan Sacrison 15.25 per hr; Tammy Wollschlager 18.05 per hr; Sharon Wieber 15.90 per hr; Sara Koepke 23.80 per hr; Melissa Mueller 17.05 per hr; Nathan Mueller 22.55 per hr; Dianne Schultz 15.10 per hr; Kerwin Schultz 5774.15; William Steinlicht 18.75 per hr; Jason Tiesing 20.60 per hr; David Athey 21.10 per hr; Dale Brandt 21.00 per hr; Ken Brotzel 20.90 per hr; David Schulte 21.00 per hr; Samuel Athey 20.15 per hr; Paul Tostenson 20.50 per hr; Blain Gatz 22.10 per hr; Brian Greiner 21.70 per hr; Robert Grewing 21.70 per hr; Marcis Joachim 22.00 per hr; Justin Layher 23.95 per hr; Eric Mueller 21.70 per hr; Daren Peterson 26.85 per hr; Sandra Ramsdell 21.70 per hr; Nathan Stecker per hr 20.30; Kevin Schuelke 27.00 per hr; Steve Berkner 20.35 per hr; P&Z Bd 175.00 per mtg; Library Bd 50.00 per mtg; Visiting Neighbor Bd 50.00 per mtg; Weed Bd 50.00 per mtg; Election worker 12.25 per hr; Matron 17.60 per hr; Transport Officer 19.60 per hr; Coroner 85.00 per call; Fill-in Deputy Sheriff 24.80 per hr; Phone stipend: Maintenance supervisor 30.00 per month; Sheriff & deputies 30.00 per month; EM director 30.00 per month; 4-H advisor 30.00 per month; VSO 30.00 per month; P&Z Officer 30.00 per month; Hwy Supervisor 30.00 per month; Auditor 30.00 per month; St. Atty 30.00 per month; shift premium differential (dispatcher) .45 per hour.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Grant County Commission of Grant County does hereby adopt the Salary Resolution 2021-45 for the year 2022.

Dated this 30th day of December, 2021.

William J. Tostenson, Chairman

Grant County Commission

ATTEST:

Karen M. Layher

Grant County Auditor

Unfinished Business: None

New Business: Auditor Layher informed the Commission the employee Christmas lunch is scheduled for Thursday, January 6 at noon.

Correspondence: None

Claims: Motion by Mach and seconded by Street to approve the claims as presented. Motion carried 4-0. AUTOVALUE, supplies 565.69; AVERA MCKENNAN, health services 77.00; BUTLER, repair & maint 4,514.43; CENTER POINT, books 111.00; CHS, diesel fuel & gas 8,376.57; CONSOLIDATED READY MIX, gravel 356.72; CRAWFORD-OSTHUS FUNERAL, prof services 3,500.00; DAVID DAHLBERG, minor equip 3,500.00; DEMCO, supplies 309.40; FISHER SAND & GRAVEL, gravel & stone 4,144.90; GALL'S, supplies 618.96; GRAJCZYK LAW OFFICE, court appt atty 544.50; HEART HOSPITAL OF SD, health services 37,537.76; INGRAM, books 698.77; ISTATE TRUCK CENTER, repairs & maint 106.42; L. G. EVERIST, seal coating 6,942.15; LEWIS FAMILY DRUG, supplies 20.34; LIBRARY STORE, supplies 231.79; MARVIN FIRE DEPT, allocation 5,000.00; MIDWEST TRUCK & PARTS, repairs & maint 854.25; MILBANK AUTO PARTS, supplies & repairs 1,611.65; MOMAR, supplies 400.40; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, natural gas 2,303.70; OVERDRIVE, prof services 1,000.00; PRAHM CONSTRUCTION, hwy proj 445,989.65; QUILL, minor equip 679.98; RELX, ref books 162.43; RUNNINGS, supplies 738.65; SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, supplies 249.39; SCANTRON, minor equip 1,932.58; SDLA, dues 52.00; THOMSON REUTERS, ref books 1,404.78; TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIP, repairs & maint 847.00; TRUENORTH STEEL, culvert 529.92; TWIN VALLEY TIRE, repairs & maint 173.92; VALLEY OFFICE PRODUCTS, supplies 664.03; VISA, books, minor equip, mailing, supplies 1,999.46; WEST CENTRAL COMMUNICATION, repairs 62.50; WHETSTONE HOME CENTER, supplies 227.43. TOTAL: $539,040.12.

Payroll for the following departments and offices for the December 28, 2021, payroll are as follows: Commissioners 3,223.90; AuditoR 7,948.50; ELECTION 53.85; Treasurer 5,414.88; States Attorney 6,051.42; Custodians 3,115.40; Dir. Of Equalization 3,974.56; Reg. of Deeds 4,426.65; VET. SERV. OFFICER 1,171.50; Sheriff 13,150.55; Communication CTR 6,161.50; Public HEALTH Nurse 932.25; ICAP 120.18; Visiting Neighbor 1,662.10; Library 8,601.16; 4-H 3,444.20; Weed Control 1,957.40; P & Z 3,274.00; Drainage 342.00; Road & Bridge 32,898.72; EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 2,437.50. TOTAL: $110,362.22.

Payroll Claims: FIRST BANK & TRUST, Fed WH 8,247.01; FIRST BANK & TRUST, FICA WH & Match 13,390.72; FIRST BANK & TRUST, Medicare WH & Match 3,131.80; AAA COLLECTIONS, deduction 34.08; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT, deduction 100.00; American Family Life, AFLAC ins. 1,431.37; WELLMARK-Blue Cross of SD, Employee and Commission health ins. 51,205.54; COLONIAL LIFE, ins 37.98; DEARBORN NATIONAL, life ins. 269.54; LEGAL SHIELD, deduction 76.70; OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, child support 210.00; OPTILEGRA, ins 401.68; SDRS SUPPLEMENTAL, deduction 1,369.33; SDRS, retire 12,066.23. TOTAL: $91,971.98.

It is the policy of Grant County, South Dakota, not to discriminate against the handicapped in employment or the provision of service.

The next scheduled meeting dates will be January 4 and 18, 2022 at 8 AM. Motion by Buttke and seconded by Mach to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned.

January 4, 2022

The Grant County Commission met at 8AM with Commissioners Buttke, Mach, Stengel, Street and Tostenson. Chairman Tostenson called the meeting to order. Motion by Mach and seconded by Stengel to approve the minutes of the December 30, 2021, meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes filed. Motion by Buttke and seconded by Stengel to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.

Chairman Tostenson addressed the Commission. He thanked them for the opportunity to serve as Chairman. He encouraged them to be a proactive Commission. He stated he appreciated the debate done at the table as it was done respectfully, and the Commission acted as one after the vote was taken. He also commented on administering the drainage ordinance, addressing salaries, benefits, buildings, infrastructure as these are continuing issues for the Commission. He again thanked the Commission for allowing his comments and for their support as he served as Chairman.

There being no final business to consider for 2021, Chairman Tostenson adjourned the meeting sine die and Auditor Layher assumed the chair. Nominations for Chairman were called. Commissioner Mach nominated Bill Tostenson. Commissioner Buttke nominated Commissioner Stengel. Motion by Mach and seconded by Stengel to close nominations and to cast a ballot for the Chairman position. The ballots cast were 3 to 2 with Commissioner Stengel being seated as Chairman for 2022.

Nominations for Vice-Chairman were called. Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Buttke to nominate Mach for Vice-Chairman and for nominations to cease and to cast an unanimous ballot for Mach. Motion carried 5-0.

Members of the public present were Dan Scoblic and Jim DeVaal. Staff member present was Steve Berkner.

The Chairman called for public comment. Dan Scoblic commented on the impressive bridge structure installed by the DeVaal residence. Discussion included the pony truss bridge location.

Highway: Motion by Mach and seconded by Tostenson to authorize the Chairman to sign the letter to be sent to the Motor Carrier Division requesting assistance with enforcing the weight restrictions during the spring thaw. Motion carried 5-0.

The next item for consideration was the spring weight limit restriction. Motion by Street and seconded by Buttke to set the weight limit of seven tons per axle with the following resolution with the list of roads exempt from the weight limit restrictions. Motion carried 5-0. Resolution adopted.

2022-01

GRANT COUNTY WEIGHT / SPEED LIMIT ENFORCEMENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, seasonal climatic changes can be detrimental to our highways, and

WHEREAS, The Grant County Board of County Commissioners desires to protect existing Grant County Highways, ultimately saving tax dollars, and

WHEREAS, the Grant County Board of County Commissioners desires the enforcement of weight limitations on Grant County roads as set forth and posted by the Grant County Highway Superintendent.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

WHEREAS the limits on Grant County roadways shall be set at a maximum load limit of seven tons per axle on all asphalt surface roads during the spring thaw period from March 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022, inclusive, when weight limit signs are in place. The South Dakota Highway Patrol be, and hereby is authorized and requested to enforce the weight limitations on Grant County roads; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

The following listed roads are exempt from the weight limit restriction.

1. 149th St (AKA CR 8) from Day County line east to 458th Ave (AKA CR 3)

2. 155th St (Old 81) from Roberts County line to Codington County line

3. 472nd Ave (AKA CR 19) from Roberts County line south to State Hwy 12

4. 145th St (AKA CR 4) from 472nd Ave (AKA CR 19) east to 484th Ave (AKA CR 43)

5. 484th Ave (AKA CR 43) from 144th St (AKA CR 34) south to 145th St (AKA CR 4)

6. 485th Ave from 145th St at GCC south to 149th St (AKA CR 10)

7. 149th St (AKA CR 10) from Milbank City limits east to MN State Line - 488th Ave

8. 484th Ave (AKA CR 49) from 149th St (AKA CR 10) south to 150th St – Dakota Granite

9. 151st St (AKA CR 12) from State Hwy 15 west to 476th Ave

10. 153rd St (AKA CR 14) from State Hwy 15 east to 481st Ave

11. 482nd Ave (AKA CR 35) from Revillo City limits south to State Hwy 20

12. 161st St (AKA CR 18) from 476th Ave (AKA CR 27) east to 480th Ave (AKA CR 31)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the penalty for the violation of the load restrictions should be as set forth in SDCL 32-22-55 and 32-22-56.

Vote of Grant County Commission: AYE: 5 NAY: 0

Dated this 4th day of January, 2022 at Milbank, SD.

Douglas Stengel

Commission Chairman

ATTEST:

Karen M. Layher

Grant County Auditor

2022 Appointments: The reorganization of committees and board appointments were reviewed for changes in 2022. Motion by Mach and seconded by Buttke to approve the following list of committee appointments. Motion carried 5-0.

COMMITTEES AND BOARDS

Marty Buttke: Buildings, Community Transit, Milbank Housing Authority

Bill Tostenson: Economic Development, Mental Health, Law Enforcement

Mike Mach: First District, Planning and Zoning

Doug Stengel: ICAP, Highway

Bill Street: Insurance Alliance, Weed, Emergency Management

Auditor Layher: Christian Service, Library, Visiting Neighbor, County Administrator

Deputy Auditor Stephanie Pauli: 4-H

First District Appointment: Chairman Stengel requested this item be moved to the January 18th meeting.

Designations: Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Buttke to approve the following designations. Motion carried 5-0.

Ambulance: Grant-Roberts

Depositories: First Bank & Trust in Milbank and Brookings (TIF), Wells Fargo, Great Western, Minnwest Bank

Official Newspaper: Grant County Review

Travel: At the November 21, 2021, meeting the mileage rate was established at the Federal rate for non-elected personnel with the option of using a county vehicle for travel, if available. As per the personnel policy, elected officials receive State rates for mileage and meals.

Fees: P & Z Officer Berkner presented a revised building permit fee schedule based on $2.00 per thousand using the current dollar range. Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Buttke to adopt the $2.00 per thousand for building permits based on the established dollar range and to adopt the fee schedule as amended. Motion carried 5-0.

Grant County Fee Schedule

- Fax fees: All Departments; $1.00 first page, .50 each additional page

- Copy fees: All Departments; .25 per page, .50 per page for color 8 x 11

- Sheriff Office fees: Fingerprinting: $20.00; Urine Analysis $10.00;

- Child Protection Services Urine Analysis $20.00; Breathalyzer Test $1.00 per test

- PLANNING & ZONING FEES:

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

Construction Cost / Including Labor $0 - $10,000 $25.00

$10,001 - $30,000 $60.00

$30,001 - $50,000 $100.00

$50,001 - $100,000 $200.00

$100,001 - $200,000 $400.00

$200,001 - $300,000 $600.00 $300,001 - $500,000 $1,000.00

$500,001 - $700,000 $1,400.00

$700,001 - $900,000 $1,800.00

$900,001 - $1,000,000 $2,000.00

$1,000,001 - $1,001,000 $2.00 per 1,000

TEMPORARY STRUCTURE -TOWER

$25.00

WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS

(WIND TOWERS), $150.00 + $.50 PER THOUSAND, $1,000 PER TOWER CAP

APPEAL TO BOA HEARING $300.00

VARIANCE HEARING $500.00

CONDITIONAL USE HEARING/CAFO HEARING $300.00

REZONING HEARING $300.00

SPECIAL HEARING (OTHER THAN 2ND WEDNESDAY OF MONTH)

$1,550.00

PLAT INSPECTION FEE $40.00 + $5.00 PER LOT

- Director of Equalization: Copy fees for Property cards: $5.00 first page and each additional page $1.00; Computer printouts: $1.00 per page

WEBSITE ACCESS FEE:

Number

of Quarterly Annual Setup

Users Fee Fee Fee

1 to 5 $85 $300 $25

6 to 10 $130 $475 $25

11 or

more $190 $725 $25

- HIGHWAY FEES:

Used Bridge Planks, $2.00 per foot

Used Cutting Edges, $2.00 per foot

Used Bridge Decking, $5.00 per foot

Used Corrugated Metal, $5.00 per foot

Orange Flags, $1.50 each

Telspar:

Post, $27.04 each

Base, $12.17 each

Sign, cost to be determined at time ordered

- WEED:

911 Sign, $20.00

Mosquito spraying, $100.00 per application; $50.00 per application (chemical provided by town)

Bug Collection Net, $20.00 (Leafy Spurge)

- 4-H Grounds: $150.00 per time

Funeral Allowance: Motion by Mach and seconded by Tostenson to set the county paid funeral at $3,500 plus the cost of opening and closing the grave for 2022 with any additional costs to be itemized on the voucher. Motion carried 5-0.

Appointments: Motion by Buttke and seconded by Street to approve the following appointments with the removal of Hwy Supt as the term goes through 2022. Motion carried 5-0.

Emergency Management: Kevin Schuelke

Assessor: Kathy Steinlicht

Planning and Zoning/Drainage: Steve Berkner

Visiting Neighbor Coordinator/ County Administrator: Karen Layher

VSO: Scott Malimanek 4 yr term for 2022-2025

Note: Hwy Supt: Kerwin Schultz 2-year appointment for 2021-2022

P & Z Board Appointment: The terms of Nancy Johnson and John Seffrood on the Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment ended on 12-31-2021. Auditor Layher reported both members had agreed to serve another term. Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Buttke to appoint Nancy Johnson and John Seffrood to a 3-year term ending December 31, 2024. Motion carried 5-0.

Insurance: Motion by Mach and seconded by Tostenson to approve SDPAA as the 2022 liability and property insurance carrier. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Mach and seconded by Tostenson to approve the SDML Worker’s Compensation Fund as the workers comp carrier for 2022. Motion carried 5-0.

Life Insurance: Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Buttke to approve Dearborn National as the 2022 life insurance carrier. Motion carried 5-0.

Employee Benefit Plans: Motion by Street and seconded by Tostenson to approve American Family Life Insurance (AFLAC), Colonial Life, Optilegra (vision), SDRS Supplemental and Legal Shield for employee benefit plan options for 2022. Motion carried 5-0.

Redistricting: The 9:00 AM public hearing was held for the second reading of Ordinance 2022-01.

ORDINANCE 2022 - 01

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING

EXISTING GRANT COUNTY

COMMISSIONER VOTING

DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING NEW VOTER DISTRICTS BASED UPON 2020 CENSUS, PER SDCL

7-8-10 AND 7-8-12, BY DIVIDING GRANT COUNTY INTO FIVE (5) COUNTY COMMISSIONER

DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF.

Chairman Stengel opened the meeting to public comment on Ordinance 2022-01. No members of the public were present to offer comment. Chairman Stengel closed the public portion of the meeting and asked if the Commission had any other questions, and none were indicated. Chairman Stengel called for a motion. Motion by Street and seconded by Mach to approve the second reading and to adopt Ordinance 2022-01 for the redistricting of the Commission districts based on the 2020 census. Motion carried with Buttke, Mach, Stengel, Street and Tostenson voting aye. Nay: none. The ordinance is on file in the auditor’s office.

Travel: Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Street to approve expenses for Commissioners, officials or staff who will need to attend the 2022 legislative session. Motion carried 5-0.

County Assistance: Motion by Mach and seconded by Tostenson to deny case PR2022-01 and case PR2022-02. Motion carried 5-0.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business: None

Correspondence: None

Executive Session: Motion by Mach and seconded by Tostenson to enter executive session at 9:16 AM for the purpose of a personnel(s) issue pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(1). Motion carried 5-0. Auditor Layher was present. Chairman Stengel declared the meeting open to the public at 9:45 AM. Motion by Mach and seconded by Tostenson to authorize the Auditor to hire a full-time deputy as part of the succession plan to prepare for the transfer of duties from the auditor to commission assistant/ county administrator. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Mach to move the Commission chamber to the Community Room in the Courthouse basement for space reasons. Motion carried 5-0.

Claims: Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Street to approve the claims. Motion carried 5-0. CITY OF MILBANK, water & sewer 495.13; CITY OF WATERTOWN, prof services 6,000.00; CRIMESTAR USA, support renewal 2,275.00; D-WARE, maint agreement 4,600.00; D.R. MYERS DISTRIBUTING, ref material 31.95; DAVID DINGSOR, hwy proj 200.00; DEPT OF AG & NATURAL RESOURCES, dues 600.00; GARRY DINGSOR, hwy proj 200.00; GRANT COUNTY REVIEW, publishing 415.07; HEART HOSPITAL OF SD, health services 46,764.72; IAAO, dues 375.00; JOSEPH KANTHAK, tower rent 600.00; MIDCO, lib internet 85.00; ONSOLVE, prof services 4,024.13; SCANTRON, prof services 4,025.00; SD ASSN CO COMMISSIONERS, dues 2,083.00; SD ASSN COUNTY HWY SUPTS, dues 350.00; SD ASSN COUNTY OFFICIALS, dues 1,060.22; SD ASSOC WEED/PEST SUPERVISOR, dues 50.00; SD STATE'S ATTORNEY ASSN, dues 817.00; SDAAO, dues 150.00; SDAE4-HP, dues 120.00; STATE BAR OF SD, reference books 500.00; TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, annual maint 26,559.00; VALLEY SHOPPER, publishing 26.58; WS LEASING, 4h building 329,217.25. TOTAL: $431,624.05.

It is the policy of Grant County, South Dakota, not to discriminate against the handicapped in employment or the provision of service.

The next scheduled meeting dates will be January 18 and February 1 and 15, 2022 at 8 AM. Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Mach to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned.

/s/ Douglas Stengel, Chairman,

Grant County Commission

/s/ Karen M. Layher,

Grant County Auditor