Grant County Commission Proceedings, September 6, 2022

September 6, 2022

The Grant County Commission met at 8 a.m. with Commissioners Buttke, Mach, Stengel, Street and Tostenson. Chairman Stengel called the meeting to order with a quorum present. Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Buttke to approve the minutes of the August 16 meeting as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes filed. Motion by Buttke and seconded by Street to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

Members of the public present were Francis Brandenburger, Linda Prisinger, Dale Prisinger, Garry Dingsor, Dale Tuchscherer, Ann Tuchscherer, Jerry Zubke, Chris Zubke, Todd Lounsbery, Scott Johnson, Dustin Johnson, Leslie Rethke, Regina Rethke, Tim Tyler and Dan Scoblic. Staff members present were Drainage Officer Berkner, Deputy Auditor Folk, DOE Steinlicht and States Attorney Schwandt.

Public Comment: Chairman Stengel called for public comment. There were no comments. Chairman Stengel closed the public comment.

Drainage: Chairman Stengel adjourned the Board of Commissioners and convened the Commission acting as the Drainage Board.

Permit DR2022-48 for Chris Zubke for properties owned by: 1.) Christopher and Natasha Zubke Living Trust for property located in the E1/2SW1/4 of 16-121-47 (Big Stone Township). 2.) Jeffrey, Corrine and Terrence McCulloch for property located in the N1/2NW1/4 & N1/2S1/2NW1/4 INCL LTS 1 & 2 MCCULLOCH SUBDIV and in the S1/2S1/2NW1/4 of 21-121-47 (Big Stone Township). 3.) Request to bore under County Road 4 – approval of Hwy Supt and Commission is needed. Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Buttke to approve DR2022-48. Chairman Stengel asked Drainage Officer Berkner to present his report on the permit.

Drainage Officer Berkner began his report stating the project includes three parcels located in Sections 16 and 21 in Big Stone Township which are separated by County Road 4. The county GIS map indicates there is a drop in elevation of over 60’ across the one-mile distance of the proposed drainage project.

Berkner stated the applicant is seeking to improve drainage on approximately 50 acres of land using three inlets. There is one 8” to 10” outlet that would drain into the North Branch of the Whetstone River. Berkner stated that the 35 acres and one inlet would be in Section 16 and 15 acres of land in Section 21 would be receiving drainage tile and two inlets. If using the outlet flow of the 8” main, the maximum flow rate would be 185 gallons per minute at a .1% grade. If a 10” main outlet tile was used it would run at a capacity of 340 gallons per minute at a .1% grade.

Berkner informed the Board that signatures were still required for the permit to be issued. The permit would need access to the ROW of County Road 4 and 481st Avenue which is a township road that is shared by Big Stone and Melrose Townships.

Berkner added that the current permit application was a modification of an earlier permit requested for the 35 acres in Section 16 which would have drained through a man-made drainage ditch that passed along the whole southwestern boundary of the “Lippen Dairy”. The current application bypasses that waterway to take a path that is thought to have less of an impact on adjoining landowners.

Berkner closed his report saying the six questions under section 101 as per SDCL 46-10A-20 were answered in the affirmative and the other list of questions in Section 313 and 317 support the affirmative response. Berkner reminded the drainage board that if passed, the permit would need the appropriate ROW signatures from the county and the two townships.

Chairman Stengel asked Chris Zubke if he had anything to add and he said the current report summed up the application. Tile installer Jerry Zubke said that the main drainage tile would most likely be upsized to 10” once the project started to accommodate conditions found once the tiling started on the Section 21 portion.

Chairman Stengel opened the public hearing for DR2022-48 asking three times for comments for or against the project. Downstream landowner Dale Tuchscherer stated he was not opposed to the project but has a concern about the amount of water that would flow into the Whetstone River just upstream of the culvert that crosses through 481st Avenue. He believes the additional quantity of water could cause some local flooding or possible erosion of the road and that the culvert that needs repair. Dale Prisinger asked if the tile proposed for the project would be a new pipe through the road or if the tile would go through an existing culvert. The response was a new bore though the road. With no more public comments Stengel closed the public hearing portion of the meeting.

Chairman Stengel opened the discussion among the Board members and after a lengthy discussion period a motion was made by Mach and seconded by Tostenson to table the permit decision until the September 20th meeting to allow the drainage board members and/or appropriate county officials a chance to inspect the project in person so a more informed decision could be made by the drainage board. Motion carried 5-0. 

Permit DR2022-52 for Garry Dingsor for properties owned by Garry, John & Sandra Dingsor for property located in the S1/2SW1/4 & W1/2SE1/4 IN THE FORMER SISSETON WAHPETON INDIAN RESERVATION and in the E1/2SE1/4 IN THE FORMER SISSETON WAHPETON INDIAN RESERVATION both properties located in 27-121-52 (Blooming Valley Township). Motion by Mach and seconded by Tostenson to approve DR2022-52. Chairman Stengel asked Berkner to present his report on the permit. 

Berkner began his report stating the project would help drain approximately 80 acres of a 240-acre parcel located in Section 27 in Blooming Valley Township. There is one inlet and water would drain through both a 6” and a 12” outlet. These outlets if installed at a .1% grade would have a maximum output of 640 gallons per minute. The water being drained goes south under 149th Street via a 12” outlet. The inlet would catch surface water as it enters Section 27 from the east under 453rd Avenue, where that water would join water being drained from approximately 75 acres of pattern tiling. The 6” outlet would drain west after collecting water from approximately 5 acres. Both outlets are located on the landowner’s property.

Berkner closed his report saying in his opinion the permit was a good project and that the six questions under section 101 as per SDCL 46-10A-20 were answered in the affirmative and the other list of questions in Section 313 and 317 support the affirmative response.

Chairman Stengel then asked for any additional comments from the permittee where Garry Dingsor said that the project was simple in that it would drain into established waterways that were improved in 1992.

Chairman Stengel opened the public hearing for DR2022-52 asking three times for comments for or against the project where no one answered. With no further public comments Stengel closed the public hearing and opened the discussion for the board members.

Tostenson spoke saying he was able to inspect the project and he too thought it was a straightforward project. Street asked about the distance the waterways flow until meeting up with the Big Sioux River. Dingsor said it was a good distance away but again stressed that water route was well established. With no further discussion Stengel called for the vote. Motion to approve the permit carried 5-0.

Permit DR2022-53 for Garry Dingsor for property owned by Garry & Sandy Dingsor for property located in the NW1/4 IN THE FORMER SISSETON WAHPETON INDIAN RESERVATION EX LT 1 ALLEN RICHTER SUBDIV & N1/2SW1/4 located in 27-121-52 (Blooming Valley Township). Motion by Street and seconded by Tostenson to approve Drainage Permit DR2022-53. Chairman Stengel asked the Drainage Officer Berkner to present his report.

Berkner began his report stating the drainage permit was for tiling approximately 30 acres found in the NW1/4 of Section 27 in Blooming Valley Township just northeast of the prior DR2022-52 permit. According to the tiling map provided by the applicant both a 4” and 6” outlet would be used that could have a maximum combined flow of 120 gallons per minute if they were installed at a .1% grade. Both outlets would drain on the permittee’s land. No additional landowner signatures are needed. Berkner stated that in his opinion that the permit was supported by affirmative answers to the six questions found in Section 101 of the Drainage Ordinance and those answers were supported by Section 313 and 317.

Chairman Stengel asked Dingsor if anything else needed to be added. Dingsor said that the project was small, but that the two outlets were needed as there was considerable elevation changes and a ravine that caused the drainage project to be handled separately.

Chairman Stengel asked three times for any public comment in favor or opposition to the permit application. There were no responses. Chairman Stengel than opened discussion for the Drainage Board. Tostenson commented that he had looked at the tiling project and that he thought it was straightforward where the applicant was only tiling some low-lying areas. With no other comments offered Chairman Stengel then called for the vote. Motion carried 5-0.

Permit DR2022-57 for David Dingsor for properties owned by: 1.) David, John & Angela Dingsor for property located in the SE1/4 INCL LOT 1 PINE HILL FARM SUBDIV & EX LOT 2 PINE HILL FARM IN FORMER SISSETON WAHPETON INDIAN RESERVATION in 5-120-52 (Lura Township). 2.) David, John & Garry Dingsor for property located in the NE1/4 IN FORMER SISSETON WAHPETON INDIAN RESERVATION in 8-120-52 (Lura Township). Motion by Mach and seconded by Street to approve permit DR2022-57. Chairman Stengel asked Drainage Officer Berkner to present his report.

Berkner stated the permit would help improve drainage on two adjoining parcels of land in Lura Township, one found in the SE1/4 of Section 5 and the other in the NE1/4 of Section 8. Both quarters of land would drain to the east. Berkner stated approximately 180 acres of land would be drained with one inlet and six outlets. Four of the outlets are 4” and 6” and would drain into a natural run in Section 8. The other two outlets each drain into a natural run in Section 5. All water being drained would cross through 151st Ave via three separate culverts. In total Berkner said the maximum capacity of all 6 outlets would be 890 gallons per minute if they were installed at a .1% grade.

Berkner closed his report saying that in his opinion this was a good project and that all six questions in Section 101 were answered in the affirmative and that both Section 313 and 317 supported those answers.

Chairman Stengel then asked for any further comments from the permittee where Garry Dingsor spoke for David Dingsor. Garry said the tile project was just trying to improve land that has been tough to farm especially with the amount of rain received the last couple of years. Garry Dingsor said that David has been working with his neighbors on this permit where he believed there was no opposition.

Berkner added that he had contact with one landowner that was looking for more information on the permit. Once Berkner explained the project to the questioner, they said they had no problem with the permit being considered.

Chairman Stengel opened the public hearing for DR2022-57 asking three times for comments for or against the project where no one answered. With no further public comments Stengel closed the public hearing and opened the discussion for the board members.

Tostenson said he inspected the project and said he had a few concerns about the number of outlets and their impact on neighboring landowners. He thought due to the topography of the land, especially on the 1/4 in Section 8, that it may cause some water to backup.

After comments made by Tostenson, board member Street wanted to make sure nobody in attendance at the meeting wanted to speak in opposition to the drainage permit being granted due to concerns expressed by Tostenson. No one asked to be recognized. Stengel pointed out that the 4 outlets in Section 8 were going directly into an existing waterway and with no inlet on those 4 runs it should be OK.

Garry Dingsor added that there is plenty of drop for all the outlets and that the waterways are all good. Dingsor added that there has been communication between David and his downstream neighbors so over time all future tiling projects can work together. Dingsor said everyone’s objective is to get as much water running underground to the main waterways so there is less flooding and erosion. With no further discussion Stengel called for the vote. Motion carried 5-0.

Permit DR2022-55 for Joseph Kanthak for property owned by Joseph and Virginia Kanthak IRV TRUST for property located in the Government Lots 1-4, in 10-118-47 (Adams East Township). Motion by Street and seconded by Buttke to approve DR2022-55. Chairman Stengel asked Drainage Officer Berkner to present his report.

Berkner began his report by saying this permit is a follow-up permit to correct an inlet that was installed in the wrong location that was part of Drainage Permit DR2021-19 located in the SE1/4 of Section 9 in Adams East Township. Berkner added that drainage permit DR2022-55, which is for the southern part of Section 10 in Adams East Township would also include 800’ of 8” drainage tile.

Berkner said that according to Kanthak, the permittee for current permit application DR2022-55, and Francis Brandenburger, the landowner where the outlet is located for Drainage Permit DR2021-19 had discussed a solution that would allow the non- permitted inlet that was installed in the wrong location to stay while adding the additional 800’ of tile. Berkner informed the board that it was his understanding a solution was worked out when he accepted the current drainage permit application but that the permit was still missing a signature from Brandenburger who informed Berkner prior to the start of the meeting that he was not willing to sign the permit yet as the landowner for the outlet in permit DR2022-55 unless more details were worked out with Kanthak.

The application for DR2022-55, if granted, would add up to 90 gallons per minute to the outlet already installed as part of DR2021-19 and that the impact to that tiling project with its additional flow would most likely have little impact on downstream landowners where those waters enter the South Branch of the Yellow Bank River directly. Berkner concluded his report saying in his opinion all six questions found in Section 101 were answered in the affirmative and those answers were supported by Section 313 and 317. Berkner added that Kanthak had just contacted him earlier that morning stating he would not be able to attend the meeting and public hearing.

Chairman Stengel opened the meeting for public hearing for DR2022-55 and asked for proponent comments. There were not any comments. Chairman Stengel then asked for any comments in opposition to the permit. Local tiler Jerry Zubke said that it was his understanding that in its current form Brandenburger was not going to sign off on the outlet for permit DR2022-55. Hearing no other comments in either support or opposition to the permit Stengel closed the public hearing and opened the discussion for the board.

After a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Tostenson and seconded by Street to postpone the vote to approve DR2022-55 for thirty days so Kanthak and Brandenburger could work out a solution. Motion failed 0-5. Chairman Stengel called for the vote on the floor to approve Drainage Permit DR2022-55. Motion failed 0-5 due to the missing signature from Brandenburger. 

Permit DR2022-56 for Dustin Johnson for properties owned by: 1.) Todd & Pamela Lounsbery Revocable Living Trusts for property located in the NW1/4NW1/4 and the W1/2NE1/4 NW1/4 and the E1/2NE1/4NW1/4 and the S1/2NW1/4 all located in 26-118-48 (Adams West Township). 2.) Scott & Donna Johnson for property in the SW1/4 in 26-118-48 (Adams West Township). 3.) Vincent & Patricia Meyer Revocable Living Trust for property in the NW1/4 of 35-118-48 (Adams West Township). Motion by Street and seconded by Buttke to approve permit DR2022-56. Chairman Stengel asked Drainage Officer Berkner to present his report.

Berkner stated the permit application for Dustin Johnson is in Section 26 and 35 in Adams West Township. This is a joint permit between the three landowners of Scott and Donna Johnson, Todd and Pamela Lounsbery and Vincent Meyer. Berkner added the permit is seeking to naturally drain approximately 200 acres with a 10” and 12” outlet that could flow as much as 890 gallons per minute for the combined outlets if they were installed at a .1% grade and ran full. Berkner added that the drained water would run into the same blueline waterway on the west side of all three properties just southeast of Revillo.

Berkner explained that at this point both Johnson and Lounsbery had presented detailed tiling maps and that Meyer had only indicated the area he was seeking to drain was roughly 20 acres. Berkner also stated that the Meyer portion of the permit still needed two Adams West Township signatures to cross the right-of-way for their township road, 165th Street, which he said would be a condition of issuing the permit.

Berkner concluded his report saying he felt that the permit application was complete and that all six questions in Section 101 were answered in the affirmative and that both Section 313 and 317 supported those answers.

Chairman Stengel asked the applicant Dustin Johnson for any additional information. Dustin Johnson said that the plan was pretty straight forward. The idea of the project was to get all three landowners involved to coordinate their drainage efforts. Lounsbery added that Eric Peterson was designing the overall project so they would work together.

Chairman Stengel opened the public hearing for the permit asking three times for comments for or against the project with no one responding. Stengel closed the public hearing and opened the discussion of the board.

Tostenson said he would feel better voting on DR2022-55 if all of the appropriate signatures were obtained. After a brief discussion between the board members Tostenson offered a motion to condition the permit on the signatures from the Adams Township Board. Street seconded that motion. Chairman Stengel called for the motion to add the condition of the required township signatures. Motion carried 4-1 with Mach voting in opposition. Chairman Stengel then asked for any further drainage board discussion. Hearing none he called for the vote on approving DR2022-55. Motion carried 5-0.

A brief discussion followed on whether motions were needed to be made about possible conditions that were brought up during the drainage officer’s presentation. States Attorney Schwandt said that at its core the original motion should always have to be amended or voted upon separately if conditions were needed for a drainage permit to be passed. Auditor Layher recommended that going forward that drainage permit applications should only be heard if all signatures are completed.

Leslie and Regina Rethke were present to discuss the issue of water collecting in the county road ROW on the south side of their property, draining onto their property and their property remaining wet. The water is being directed towards the Rethke property through two culverts to take the water north on the west side of the property. The county had installed a tile in the ROW to move the water west and into the run that goes north. Leslie asked the county to extend the tile further west and possibly connect to a tile project to move the water north into the natural run around their property. They were asked to provide cost estimates on the tile extension to connect to their tile project at the September 20th meeting.

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

Highway: Supt. Schultz presented the SDDOT Joint Powers and Funding Agreement for two bridge replacement projects. The first bridge is 26-032-070, BRF-B 6266(08), PCN 08MN with a cost share of 81.95% through Federal funds and 18.05% local funding. The project cost is $950,000. Motion by Mach and seconded by Buttke to approve Chairman Stengel to sign the agreement. Motion carried 5-0. The second bridge is 26-056-020, BRO-B 8026(36), PCN 08MP with a cost share of 81.95% through Federal funds and 18.05% local funding. The project cost is $470,000. Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Mach to approve Chairman Stengel to sign the agreement and the agreement for the voluntary ROW donation. Motion carried 5-0. Agreement Amendment: The SDDOT sent amendment agreements for two bridges approved for funding in 2020. The amendment changes the county’s share of the construction dollars from 18.05% to 5.34%. The county is being awarded state highway funds equal to 12.71% of the 18.05%. Motion by Street and seconded by Buttke to approve Chairman Stengel to sign agreement number 717443 and 717444 for the percentage adjustment on the county’s cost share. The two bridge numbers are 26-310-056 and 26-330-107. Motion carried 5-0. Personnel: Supt Schultz informed the Commission he would need to advertise for a full-time truck driver due to a retirement. The Commission gave a verbal acknowledgement of approval. The retiree is working part-time hours to help with the graveling of roads. Dairies: Supt Schultz reported two dairies on the west end of the county would like to install a pipe in the ROW to connect the two facilities to allow the collection of the methane gas at one site. This line would be under the PUC regulations, but the county would need to provide permission within the ROW. No action was taken.

Highway 5 Year Plan: The public hearing for the County’s Five-Year Highway and Bridge Plan was held. Chairman Stengel opened the meeting for public comment during the review of the 5-year project list which includes replacing bridge structures by the county crew, striping, asphalt, gravel, equipment and bridge replacement. Members of the public present were Dan Scoblic and Tim Tyler. Public comments were:

1. The public members present were interested in learning what bridges were selected and listed on the 5-year plan.

2. Dan Scoblic stated he was disappointed that the bridge known as the pony truss bridge was not on the 5-year plan.

3. Both members present asked the Commission to consider the bridge replacement in a future plan.

Chairman Stengel closed the public hearing for the 5-year plan and thanked the participants for attending and for the comments. The plan will be on the October 4th agenda for the commission’s approval and then sent on to SD DOT by October 15th.

2023 Budget Hearing: The published hearing for the 2023 budget was held with no member of the public offering any comments. The Commission reviewed revenue and expense changes to the provisional budget. The Centrally Assessed valuations have been received from the Dept of Revenue. The final growth factor and the county tax call may now be finalized for final budget approval at the next meeting. The CPI factor is 3.0% and the growth factor is .94% for 2023. The budget for 2023 will be finalized and adopted on September 20, 2022.

4-H: The budget supplement hearing for the 4-H static building was held with no members of the public present. The purpose of the budget supplement of $391,186 is to adopt budget authority for the change to budget #523 4-H Building due to the building project. The source of cash being from the designated donations in Fund 101 in the amount of $184,163 and the amount of cash from the undesignated cash in Fund 101 in the amount of $207,023. Motion by Buttke and seconded by Street to approve the budget supplement with the source of cash as listed to #523 4-H Building. Motion carried 5-0.

Resource Officer: Present were Sheriff Owen, Milbank Chief of Police Boyd Van Vooren and Milbank School Supt Justin Downes. Chief Boyd reported the city is looking at funding a full-time resource officer at the school. The mayor and the school superintendent have been in discussion on funding this position considering grants and local funding. Supt Downes reports there is a need for the full-time position as this officer builds relationships with the students promoting trust versus fear. Sheriff Owen stated Chief Boyd is promoting a good program and Sheriff Owen’s goal would be drug enforcement. If the county does pursue the purchase of a canine unit, the county’s contribution would be the dog and his handler to assist the resource officer.

Sheriff: Kevin Owen reported the 2022 Ford Interceptor police vehicle ordered through Lamb Motors in Pierre has been cancelled due to breach of contract on the delivery date. He stated a police package 2022 Dodge Durango has been located at Wegner Auto in Highmore for $35,700 and requested approval to purchase. The additional accessory package is $15,912.21 which includes the required items for a canine unit. Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Mach to approve the purchase of the Dodge Durango and the accessories. Motion carried 5-0. Surplus: Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Mach to declare surplus a 2013 Ford Explorer SUV SN 40863 and to sell by sealed bid on October 4 at 9 AM. Motion carried 5-0. Stats: The July statistics report is as follows: Average daily inmate population 5.54; Number of bookings 21; Work release money collected $325.00; 24/7 Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) fees collected $356.00; SCRAM (alcohol detecting bracelet) fees collected $258.00; 24/7 PBT participants 4; SCRAM (Sobriety Program) participants 1; Calls for Service 365; Accidents investigated 3; Civil papers served 41; Total cumulative miles traveled 8,598; Total 911 calls 125.

P & Z: Officer Berkner asked the Commission if they would consider asking the Planning and Zoning Board to make a recommendation of the following proposed changes to the zoning ordinance. A.) Consider adding Solar Energy Systems (SES) to conditional uses for areas zoned Agricultural (like #22 Wind Energy Systems (WES)); B.) Consider adding Data Processing and Lite Manufacturing to conditional uses for areas zoned Commercial/Industrial; and C.) Consider adding Bio-Gas refining for both Agricultural and Commercial/Industrial zoned areas. Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Mach to request the Planning and Zoning Board to make a recommendation to the County Commission on the above listed issues. Motion carried 5-0.

DOE: Kathy Steinlicht reported she had completed her interviews for a deputy assessor and has selected Taylor Stotesbery to fill the position. Motion by Mach and seconded by Buttke to approve the hiring of Taylor with an effective hire date of 9-19-22 at $21.15 per hour. Motion carried 5-0.

Travel: Motion by Buttke and seconded by Street to approve travel expense for EM Manager Kevin Schuelke to attend the SDEMA conference in Huron. Motion carried 5-0.

Executive Session: Motion by Mach and seconded by Buttke to enter executive session at 12:05 PM for the purpose of a personnel issue pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(1). Motion carried 5-0. Auditor Layher and States Attorney Schwandt were present. Chairman Stengel declared the meeting open to the public at 12:10 PM. No action was taken because of the executive session.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business: None

Correspondence: A letter was received from the SD Dept of Social Services that the county would be receiving $3,572.24 per year for the next 18 years as a share of the opioid lawsuit settlement as directed by HB 1038 from the 2022 Legislative session.

Consent: Motion by Mach and seconded by Buttke to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0.

1. Approve plat:

2022-17

COUNTY COMMISSION

RESOLUTION

Lots 1,2,3,4 5 and 6 of Liebe’s First Addition located in the NW ¼ of Section 12, Township 120 North, Range 49 West of the 5th P.M., Grant County, South Dakota

2. Approve Barbra Bateman as Dispatcher effective 09-06-22 at $16.85 per hour

3. Approve Keri Schliesman as PT Librarian effective 08-30-22 at $15.25 per hour

4. Approve Sandy Christensen as PT Librarian effective 09-08-22 at $15.25 per hour

5. Approve John Pahl as Maintenance Supervisor effective 09-01-22 at $21.45 per hour

6. Approve step increase for Jessica Anderson in CHN office to step 3 at $17.15 per hour effective 8-8-22

7. Approve Steve Young as library volunteer effective 08-23-22

8. Approve maintenance and support agreement with IDEMA for the Livescan fingerprint station for the period of 9-30-22 to 09-29-23 for $2,589.00

Claims: Motion by Mach and seconded by Buttke to approve the claims. Motion carried 5-0. AUSTIN, STRAIT, BENSON, THOLE, prof services 151.50; AUTOVALUE, parts & supplies 2,034.34; BERENS MARKET, inmate groceries 713.70; BITUMINOUS PAVING, asphalt overlay 1,266,944.38; BUTLER, supplies 983.17; CENTER POINT, books 138.72; CHARM-TEX, supplies 2,293.30; CHS, diesel fuel & gas 16,928.96; CITY OF MILBANK, water & sewer 462.27; COLEPAPERS, supplies 241.29; CONSOLIDATED READY MIX, gravel 15,942.69; CRAIG DEBOER, car wash usage 53.55; DELORIS RUFER, lib rent 100.00; FEDEX, postage 9.84; FISHER SAND & GRAVEL, gravel 4,403.99; FREMAREK, supplies 220.58; GANNETT HOLDINGS, periodicals 192.40; FOOD-N-FUEL, inmate meals 840.00; GRANT COUNTY REVIEW, publishing 1,838.48; GRANT-ROBERTS RURAL WATER, water usage 37.30; GRANT/ ROBERTS AMBULANCE, allocation 2,458.33; GUY MACKNER, books 595.44; KATHLEEN PARISOT, ref books 65.00; KEVIN MEYER, supplies 227.59; LEWIS FAMILY DRUG, inmate rx 29.28; LOCATORS AND SUPPLIES, supplies 76.22; MARSHALL & SWIFT/BOECKH, ref books 3,694.05; MICROMARKETING, audio/visuals 85.79; MIDCO, library internet 103.94; MIDWEST TRUCK & PARTS, parts 803.66; MILBANK AREA HOSPITAL AVERA, pris care 2,080.47; MILBANK AUTO PARTS; supplies 1,157.42; NEWMAN SIGNS, supplies 324.88; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, natural gas 41.38; PENNINGTON CO JAIL, prof services 180.81; PETERS DISTRIBUTING, supplies 650.00; PHOENIX SUPPLY, inmate supplies 137.68; QUICK PRO LUBE, parts & supplies 569.86; R.D. OFFUTT, supplies 128.23; REGENCY MIDWEST VENTURES, hotel 224.00; ROBERTS CO SHERIFF, inmate housing 1,800.00; SCANTRON, prof services 14,735.83; SCOTT BRATLAND, court appt atty 4,211.65; MATT SCOTT, prof services 352.80; SD DEPT OF HEALTH, blabs 250.00; SD DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, teletype 2,340.00; SD DEPT TRANSPORTATION, hwy project 377.48; SHANE LARSON, prof services 2,250.00; STAR LAUNDRY, rentals 161.22; STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, inmate supplies 606.22; TRACY GRANT, prof services 240.00; TRUENORTH STEEL, culverts 17,776.70; TWIN VALLEY TIRE, repair & maint 182.90; VALLEY RENTAL, allocation 650.00; WATERTOWN MOTOR CO, supplies 450.41; WEST CENTRAL COMMUNICATION repair & maint 2,766.45; XEROX, copier rent 118.91. TOTAL: $1,377,435.06.

Payroll for the following departments and offices for the August 26, 2022, payroll are as follows: COMMISSIONERS 3,335.90; AUDITOR 8,354.79; ELECTION 284.41; TREASURER 5,049.10; STATES ATTORNEY 6,973.80; CUSTODIANS 2,786.60; DIR. OF EQUALIZATION 2,166.10; REG. OF DEEDS 4,737.25; VET. SERV. OFFICER 1,339.55; SHERIFF 13,442.95; COMMUNICATION CTR 7,260.00; PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 825.03; ICAP 110.50; VISITING NEIGHBOR 1,695.80; LIBRARY 6,623.82; 4-H 3,268.00; WEED CONTROL 2,072.55; P&Z 895.40; DRAINAGE 732.60; ROAD & BRIDGE 31,602.05; EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 2,200.50. TOTAL: $105,756.70.

Payroll Claims: FIRST BANK & TRUST, Fed WH 7,825.68; FIRST BANK & TRUST, FICA WH & Match 12,810.86; FIRST BANK & TRUST, Medicare WH & Match 2,996.06; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT, deduction 145.32; AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE, AFLAC ins. 1,598.42; WELLMARK-BLUE CROSS OF SD, Employee and Commission health ins. 47,493.08; COLONIAL LIFE, ins 37.98; DEARBORN NATIONAL, life ins. 265.64; LEGAL SHIELD, deduction 51.80; OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, child support 210.00; OPTILEGRA, ins 412.35; SDRS SUPPLEMENTAL, deduction 1,280.83; SDRS, retire 11,657.99. TOTAL: $86,786.01.

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 September 20 and October 4 and 18, 2022 at 8 AM. Motion by Mach and seconded by Buttke to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned.

/s/ Doug Stengel, Chairman,

Grant County Commission

/s/ Karen M. Layher, 

Grant County Auditor

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