Grant County Commission Proceedings – March 7, 2023

     March 7, 2023

The Grant County Commission met at 8 a.m. with Commissioners Buttke, Mach, Stengel and Street present and Tostenson attending by phone. Chairman Mach called the meeting to order. Motion by Buttke and seconded by Stengel to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2023, meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes filed. Motion by Stengel and seconded by Buttke to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.

There were no members of the public present. Staff members present were Commissioner Assistant Layher and States Attorney Schwandt.

Chairman Mach called for public comment for any items not listed on the agenda. There were no comments offered. Chairman Mach closed the public comment.

Highway: Supt Peterson stated there were no additional township applications for the RAIF funds. The Commission will not consider any more funding requests for 2023, unless an emergency occurs. The funding for RAIF 2024 has begun with the 5-year Improvement Plan to be submitted by August 31 to the Hwy Supt.

The highway department has had several equipment breakdowns the last few weeks and replacement parts are hard to find. Commissioner Mach commended Peterson and his crew on removing the snow from the roads this winter.

Commissioner Street asked if the culverts or structures on the two miles of road from Hwy 15 to LaBolt need to be replaced before the overlay is done. He also asked that the asphalt be ground up and reapplied as this would add width to the road. The asphalt prices will be bid in April for 2023. Peterson stated 2022’s cost for 11 miles of asphalt was $1.4 million.

Commissioner Tostenson left the meeting at 8:43 a.m.

RAIF: The budget supplement hearing for the Rural Access Infrastructure Funding was held with no members of the public present. The purpose of the budget supplement of $200,000 is to adopt budget authority for #295. The source of cash being from the designated cash in Fund 295 in the amount of $200,000. Motion by Stengel and seconded by Buttke to approve the budget supplement with the source of cash as listed to #295. Motion carried 4-0.

  Commissioner Tostenson rejoined the meeting at 9:15 a.m. 

VSO: VSO Scott Malimanek would like to compile a book of Grant County veteran war stories and purchase coins for selective veterans. The cost would be $1,900 for 300 coins. The Sons of American Legion will be doing a raffle to help offset the cost. The Commission discussed that funding should come from veteran service organizations as the county’s resources are limited. Commissioner Tostenson offered to assist VSO Malimanek with implementing the war story book and funding of coins.

Travel: Treasurer Karla DeVaal requested travel to Pierre for the Spring Workshop May 16-18. Motion by Buttke and seconded by Street. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Assistant Layher asked the Commissioners who will be attending the Lake Region quarterly meeting in Webster on March 16. Street and Tostenson may possibly attend.

UJS Phone Bridge: States Attorney Schwandt stated the judge is requesting a phone bridge so UJS could have the potential of up to 15 people on a call at a time. The cost is $15 per month. Motion by Street and seconded by Buttke. Discussion was held and States Attorney Schwandt clarified the judge will be able to utilize the bridge with other counties as well. Motion carried 5-0. The judge has also requested the carpet and plumbing fixtures in her office quarters be updated. Quotes are being obtained.

Executive Session: None

Unfinished Business: Tostenson stated he will not have any information on grant awards for the 4-H complex fire alarm system until April.

New Business: Commission Assistant Layher stated our 3rd Circuit Administrator has told us they will be installing a new audio system in the court room for $25,000. UJS will pay for it and the installation, and the County will be responsible for maintaining it. Installation will be in April.

Correspondence: Mach stated the annual Township Association meeting was well attended.

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

1. Approve hiring of Julie Anderson as part time library assistant effective March 3 at $16.25 per hour

Claims: Motion by Street and seconded by Buttke to approve the claims. Motion carried 5-0. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOC, dues 236.00; AUSTIN, STRAIT, BENSON & THOLE, court appt atty 194.30; AUTOVALUE, supplies 1,882.06; AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE, blabs 86.00; AVERA ST LUKES RADIOLOGY, health services 139.20; BERENS MARKET, inmate groceries 558.09; BLACKSTRAP, supplies 2,147.62; BOYER FORD TRUCKS, repairs & maint 305.76; BUTLER, repairs & maint 2,101.40; CENTER POINT, books 65.99; CHS, diesel & ethanol 11,401.54; CITY OF MILBANK, water & sewer 753.24; COLONIAL RESEARCH CHEMICAL, supplies 397.44; CRAIG DEBOER car wash usage 44.55; DELLS DIESEL SERVICE, repairs & maint 135.00; DELORIS RUFER, lib rent 100.00; DEUTSCH PRINTING, periodicals 110.00; EQUIPMENT BLADES, supplies 5,823.00; FEDEX, postage 22.72; FIRST BANK & TRUST/VISA, gas, supplies, parts 3,617.46; FREMAREK, supplies 656.82; G & R CONTROLS, repairs & maint 381.80; FOOD-N-FUEL, inmate meals 576.00; GRAJCZYK LAW OFFICE, court appt atty 3,400.00; GRANT CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, allocation 5,000.00; GRANT COUNTY REVIEW, publishing 752.98; GRANT/ROBERTS AMBULANCE, allocation 2,458.33; GREEN ROBY OVIATT, court appt atty 472.40; INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES, books 986.12; ISTATE TRUCK CENTER, repairs & maint 232.89; JASON SACKREITER, garbage service 135.00; KIBBLE EQUIPMENT, repairs & maint 690.25; LEWIS FAMILY DRUG, supplies 42.05; LINCOLN COUNTY AUDITOR, prof services 421.66; MIDAMERICA BOOKS, books 83.80; MIDCO, library internet 103.94; MILBANK AUTO PARTS, supplies 1,459.08; MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, minor equipment 995.00; NASASP, dues 39.00; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, natural gas 3,304.90; NOVAK SANITARY SERVICE, shredding services 123.82; QUICK PRO LUBE, repairs & maint 259.98; R.D. OFFUTT, repairs & maint 1,022.82; RC TECHNOLOGIES, 911 transport & tower rent 95.96; RIVER STREET PETROLEUM, diesel & ethanol 12,312.55; RUNNINGS, supplies 764.72; SD DEPT OF HEALTH, blabs 750.00; SD DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, teletype 2,340.00; SD DEPT OF REVENUE MV, fees 24.20; SDAE4-HP, registration 65.00; STATE OF SD, supplies 25.00; THOMSON REUTERS, ref books 44.30; VALLEY OFFICE PRODUCTS, supplies 612.87; VALLEY RENTAL, allocation 650.00; WEST CENTRAL COMMUNICATION, repairs & maint 490.75; XEROX, copier rent 109.79; ZEM'S FRESH START, supplies 51.00. TOTAL: $72,056.15.

  Payroll for the following departments and offices for the February 28, 2023, payroll are as follows: COMMISSIONERS 3,770.00; AUDITOR 14,915.26; ELECTION 62.55; TREASURER 4,286.54; STATES ATTORNEY 7,298.20; CUSTODIANS 3,185.55; DIR. OF EQUALIZATION 4,395.20; REG. OF DEEDS 4,754.95; VET. SERV. OFFICER 1,267.43; SHERIFF 17,192.55; COMMUNICATION CTR 9,611.30; PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 1,448.35; ICAP 91.00; VISITING NEIGHBOR 1,991.98; LIBRARY 7,811.36; 4-H 3,842.20; WEED CONTROL 2,158.50; P&Z 1,227.63; DRAINAGE 715.23; ROAD & BRIDGE 33,685.37; EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 2,632.00. TOTAL: $126,343.15.

Payroll Claims: FIRST BANK & TRUST, Fed WH 9,480.46; FIRST BANK & TRUST, FICA WH & Match 15,112.02; FIRST BANK & TRUST, Medicare WH & Match 3,534.24; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT, deduction 90.55; AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE, AFLAC ins. 1,585.20; ARGUS DENTAL, ins 498.89; WELLMARK-BLUE CROSS OF SD, Employee and Commission health ins. 55,871.26; COLONIAL LIFE, ins 37.98; DEARBORN NATIONAL, life ins 296.24; LEGAL SHIELD, deduction 38.85; OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, child support 210.00; OPTILEGRA, ins 362.43; SDRS SUPPLEMENTAL, deduction 1,380.83; SDRS, retire 13,638.39. TOTAL: $102,137.34.

DECEMBER MONTHLY FEES: SDACO, ROD modernization fee 274.00; SD DEPT OF REVENUE, monthly fees 105,306.75; SD DEPT OF REVENUE, sales & use tax 647.61. TOTAL: $106,228.36.

JANUARY MONTHLY FEES: SDACO, ROD modernization fee 206.00; SD DEPT OF REVENUE, monthly fees 203,193.21. TOTAL: $203,399.21.

Commissioner Tostenson left the meeting at 9:32 a.m.

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 March 17 (Friday) and April 4, 11 (Equalization) and 18, 2023, at 8 a.m. Motion by Stengel and seconded by Street to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned.

 /s/ Michael J.  Mach,

Chairman,

Grant County Commission

/s/ Kathy Folk, 

Grant County Auditor              

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