Grant County Commission Proceedings January 20, 2026
Grant County Commission Proceedings January 20, 2026
The Grant County Commission met at 8 a.m. with Commissioners Street, Mach, Stengel, Tostenson and Hoff present. Chairman Mach called the meeting to order. Motion by Hoff and seconded by Street to approve the January 6, 2026, minutes. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Stengel to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
Present from the public were Ben Wollschlager, Doug Wollschlager, Ryan Wollschlager, Jason Mielitz, Chris Rabe, Dustin Johnson, Coltin Brandenburger and Kaia Varns. Staff members present were Deputy Commissioner Assistant Layher, Commissioner Assistant Owen, Drainage Officer Berkner, States Attorney Schwandt, Hwy Supt Peterson, Sheriff Steffensen, EM Director Schuelke and 4-H Educator Mueller.
Public Comment: Chairman Mach called for public comment three times. There were no comments. Chairman Mach closed the public comment.
The Auditor’s Account with the Treasurer for December was noted.
AUDITOR’S ACCOUNT WITH THE COUNTY TREASURER
To the Honorable Board of County Commissioners, Grant County:
I hereby submit the following report of my examination of the cash and cash items in the hands of the County Treasurer of the County of Grant as of the last day of December 2025.
Cash on Hand, $1,432.84
Checks in Treasurer’s possession less than three days, $25,818.92
Cash Items, $0.00
TOTAL CASH ASSETS ON HAND
$27,251.76
RECONCILED CHECKING
First Bank & Trust, $741,895.47; Interest, $0.00; Credit Card Transactions, $2,799.89; First Bank & Trust (Svgs), $5,741,817.57; Jail Bond, $2,128,866.48.
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
First Bank & Trust, $0.00; First Bank & Trust (TIF), $0.00.
TOTAL CASH ASSETS
$8,642,631.17
GENERAL LEDGER CASH
BALANCES:
General, $1,657,187.33; General restricted cash, $2,705,000.00; Cash Accounts for Offices General Fund, $656.00; Sp. Revenue, $1,568,967.07; Sp. Revenue restricted cash, $0.00; Ambulance District, $1,636.38; Henze Road District, $0.00; Temporary Offage, ($2,560.74); TIF Rosewood Mil-3, $0.00; TIF Koch, $0.00; Special Assessment Land Rent, $0.00; Trust & Agency, $2,711,745.13; (schools 129,803.25, twps 67,186.45, city/town 17,965.02).
TOTAL GENERAL LEDGER CASH
$8,642,631.17
Dated the 16th day of January, 2026
Kathy Folk
County Auditor
The Register of Deeds fees for the month of December were $20,803.25. The Clerk of Courts fees for the month of December were $7,270.27. The Sheriff fees for the month of December were $6,138.06 with $3,003.06 received into the General Fund.
Statistics: The following statistics for the month of December for the Sheriff’s office were presented by report. Average daily inmate population 1.19; Number of bookings 5; Work release money collected $180.00; 24/7 Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) fees collected $245.00; SCRAM (alcohol detecting bracelet) fees collected $208.00; 24/7 PBT participants 1; SCRAM (Sobriety Program) participants 1; UA participants 5; Calls for Service (does not include walk-in traffic) 174; Accidents investigated 4; Civil papers served 58; Cumulative miles traveled 15,074; 911 calls responded to (including Milbank) 104.
Drainage: Chairman Mach adjourned the Board of Commissioners and convened the Commission acting as the Drainage Board.
Permit DR2025-54 for Ben Wollschlager for property located within the N1/2SE1/4 of Section 25 in Vernon West Township.
Chairman Mach called for a motion to approve Drainage Permit DR2025-54, amending DR2024-03, for Ben Wollschlager which was tabled on December 16th, 2025. Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Street to approve permit DR2025-54.
Drainage Officer Berkner reported DR2025-54 is for a 55 acre drainage tile project that would have one inlet and one 8” outlet and discharge directly into a vested blue-line waterway. DR2025-54 would amend DR2024-03 that was originally permitted on 5/21/2024 for a 35 acre drainage tile project and uses the same location and the single 8” out letting main. Additional tile work included in DR2025-54, estimated at 20 acres in size, was completed without a permit on (or about) Thursday, 11/20/2025. Berkner witnessed additional work was being done on Tuesday 11/18/2025, while the permitted drainage work for DR2024-03 was being done. The permittee self-reported on 11-25-2025 additional tile work was done and signed a new permit application. Using the 3/8th inch Drainage Coefficient Formula an estimated additional 100 gpm could be drained from the added 20 acres but the 8” out letting main used is undersized to allow that rate of flow. The immediate downstream landowner uses a previously installed pump that pumps all water entering the vested blue-line waterway used by DR2024-03 and DR2025-54. The directly adjacent downstream landowners have concerns about the additional 20 acre area contributing water to their pump as that pump is 100% of their cost.
Berkner said DR2024-03 amended DR2023-53, which was originally permitted on 9/5/2023 and was part of a multi-landowner tiling project which would drain Ben Wollschlager’s property both to the north and to the south. Ben Wollschlager eventually didn’t participate in that shared drainage project. With DR2024-03, according to meeting notes from that meeting nullified DR2023-53, he was permitted to drain 35 acres of his property east into an existing vested blue-line waterway located on his property. Berkner concluded saying the directly adjacent downstream landowners of the vested blue-line waterway receiving water from DR2024-03 / DR2025-54, Doug Wollschlager and Ryan Wollschlager, had also previously objected to DR2024-03 using that same vested blue-line waterway as they had a previously permitted drainage design that used a pump and would have to handle all of the extra drainage water from the additional tiled 20 acres from DR2025-54.
Even though public comments for DR2025-54 had already occurred during the previous meeting when the motion was tabled, Chairman Mach allowed additional public comments. Ben Wollschlager, who was not available at the previous meeting, was allowed to comment. Mach asked him specifically why the additional 20 acres was tiled without an amended permit. Ben Wollschlager defended the larger footprint saying his tiling contractor, Dakota Drain and Tile of Bryant, SD, had recommended the larger area should be tiled to better improve overall drainage but the original 8” tile main size and location would still be used. Ben said he allowed that recommendation.
Chairman Mach re-opened the public hearing for DR2025-54 asking three times for any comments in favor of the project. No one responded. Mach then asked three times for comments in opposition to the project. Both Doug Wollschlager and Ryan Wollschlager, whose pump receives the out letting water from the blue-line waterway receiving water from DR2024-03 / DR2025-54, stated their pump currently runs non-stop on days that it is not below freezing. Doug Wollschlager said that prior to Ben Wollschlager’s tile work being completed, that blue-line run was dry this time of year and their pump ran far less. Doug Wollschlager also stated he had concerns if the additional 20 acre area is permitted, would there be a financial penalty assessed to Ben Wollschlager for knowingly tiling a greater area without a permit. With no more public comments Chairman Mach closed the public hearing inviting Drainage Board discussion.
Street said he was familiar with the vested blue-line waterway being drained into saying that unless there is a heavy run-off, it is normally dry. He said it is now constantly wet, and he thinks it is best to only permit DR2025-54 if all parties receiving those benefits from the downstream pump agreed on sharing operating costs. Stengel had concerns and thought the passing of DR2025-54 shouldn’t be considered until it is first decided if a penalty is needed as well as what the penalty amount might be. Tostenson agreed in part, saying a penalty for completing any drainage project that was not properly permitted needs to be considered but isn’t sure if it needs to be part of considering the original drainage amendment or if it should be considered separately.
Chairman Mach invited comments from States Attorney Schwandt. Schwandt quoted directly Section 319 in the County’s Drainage Ordinance, “Any person draining water without a permit as required under the provisions of this regulation is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, a violation of SDCL 46A-10A-30. In addition to or in lieu of any criminal penalty, a Court may assess against any person violating the provisions of this section a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars per each day of violation. A permit system shall be considered an official control.”
Tostenson made a secondary motion to separately declare the additional drainage work of DR2024-03, already completed without a proper drainage permit being considered as drainage permit amendment DR2025-54, be considered a violation as defined by Schwandt in SDCL 46A-10A-30. Street seconded the motion. Chairman Mach invited board discussion.
Tostenson said he thought it is necessary to identify what exactly was completed without the proper drainage permit. Stengel agreed. Berkner said the original single out letting 8” main tile size, as well as the single inlet, remained the same as the original permit but the total area receiving lateral drainage tile increased by approximately 50%, from roughly 35 acres to an estimated 55 acres. Berkner stated because the same size 8” out letting main was installed at the same grade as DR2024-03, which was for 35-acres, maximum flow rates for DR2025-54, which is for 55 acres, would only be increased slightly because the 8” out letting main tile would be undersized for properly draining the additional 20 acres. Berkner said the main thing to consider is that the quantity of water being drained over time would absolutely be greater but remember that it is going into a vested blue-line waterway.
Tostenson said he thought it is important in considering any possible penalty that the permittee, Ben Wollschlager, had the opportunity to contact the drainage office at the time of the need to amend the area size of the drainage permit and not wait until a week after the additional drainage work took place. With no more meaningful discussion Mach called for the vote declaring the additional tile work already completed for DR2025-54 without a permit is in violation of the County’s Drainage Ordinance. Motion carried 5-0.
A brief discussion followed about determining the size of the civil penalty to be charged for the drainage permit violation. Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Stengel to turn the violation over to the States Attorney as authorized under Ordinance Section 319 and SDCL 46A-10A-30. Street had concerns about whether the Drainage Board would have input into the actual penalty amount. Schwandt said if the current motion passed, he would give updates to the Drainage Board of its progress. He will start a separate independent investigation into the facts related to the violation. With no more discussion, Chairman Mach called for the vote. Motion carried 4-1 with Street casting the Nay vote.
Chairman Mach directed discussion back to the original motion to consider Drainage Permit DR2025-54. Street said he is not against permitting the area being drained in DR2025-54, but he would like to see a shared agreement for running and maintaining the existing pump currently operated by the downstream landowners Ryan Wollschlager and Doug Wollschlager. Street said if a shared operating agreement couldn’t be worked out by all three parties, he would like to see DR2025-54’s water drain through its own main tile directly into the creek located half a mile south. Tostenson stated it is not the drainage board’s responsibility to mandate drainage designs but only consider approving them after proper consideration as stated in the County’s Drainage Ordinance. Chairman Mach called for the vote to the original motion to approve DR2025-54. Motion passed 3-2 with Tostenson, Hoff and Mach voting Aye and Street and Stengel voting Nay.
Drainage Permit Time Extensions and Fees: Drainage Officer Berkner asked the Commission to consider amending the County’s Drainage Ordinance to follow some of the language found in South Dakota HB 1156, which did not pass in the State of South Dakota’s legislature last year, and also consider changing the County’s Drainage Permit billing policies to costs related to any specific drainage permit for: office supplies, and costs for both postage for certified letters and running public notices in the paper. Berkner said these topics could be discussed in a meeting with Jay Gilbertson, Manager of East Dakota Watershed Development District, if language like HB 1156 could be amended to the County’s Drainage Ordinance.
Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Hoff to pause taking future drainage permit applications for 60 days until a drainage board committee could be scheduled to discuss possibly amending the county’s drainage ordinance and to discuss the administrative items. Chairman Mach called for the vote. Motion carried 5-0. Chairman Mach appointed Tostenson, Street, Owen, Berkner and Schwandt to review the drainage ordinance for amendments.
Chairman Mach adjourned the Drainage Board and reconvened the Board of Commissioners.
State Health Nurse: Kaia Varns, RN from the Watertown Public Health office gave the fourth quarter 2025 report for Grant County.
Fire Dept. Allocations: Jason Mieltiz and Chris Rabe, representing the Big Stone City Fire Department, requested $18,000 to assist them with the cost of ten sets of dual-purpose gear for their department. Coltin Brandenburger and Dustin Johnson, representing the Revillo Fire Department, requested $15,000 to help with the cost of the 50’ x 60’ addition to their fire hall. After a lengthy discussion, Stengel suggested budgeting every year for the fire departments. Currently there is $55,000 in county reserves for emergency services. Tostenson motioned to divide the $55,000 equally between the five fire departments in the county, with each department that presents their request to the Commission to receive 1/5 of the total dollars. If all the money isn’t requested by the end of the year, the departments who have already received their portion are able to request additional money. Chairman Mach called for a second to the motion. There was not a second. The motion died for lack of a second. Stengel suggested allocating individually what is budgeted each year and having each fire department present their request to the Commission and decide each year how much and where the money goes. Tostenson motioned to allocate $11,000 to the Big Stone City and Revillo Fire Departments today and then have the other departments request funds before the end of 2026. Stengel seconded the motion. Chairman Mach called for the vote. The vote was 1-4 with Tostenson voting Aye. Motion failed. Stengel motioned to allocate $18,000 to both Big Stone City and Revillo Fire Departments today. Street seconded the motion. Chairman Mach called for the vote. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Street and seconded by Tostenson to move $36,000 from the Assigned for Emergency Services account to the General Fund for the Commission Allocation account. Chairman Mach called for the vote. Motion carried 5-0.
4-H: Educator Mueller gave an update on the programs including the 2025 County Impact report. Their goal is to reach 25% of the youth in the county and they are currently at 31.5%.
HWY: Supt Peterson said they have several trucks running the roads where necessary and he has ordered lights for the back of the sanding trucks.
Travel: Request for 4-H Educator Melissa Mueller to attend Spring 4-H Conference in Rapid City. Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Stengel to approve the travel request. Motion carried 5-0.
County Assistance: None
Jail Liaison: Commissioner Assistant Owen suggested to the Commission that he stay on as the Jail Liaison for the County between GA Johnson Construction, the general contractor for the new Detention Center. It will help the project stay on track with the original building plans. Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Stengel to approve Commissioner Assistant Owen as the Jail Liaison for the County. Motion carried 5-0.
2026 Elections: Auditor Folk requested combining Precinct #53 Troy Township and Town of Strandburg with Precinct #45 Georgia Township, Town of LaBolt and Madison Township due to low volume of voters in Precinct #53. Folk also requested changing Precinct #45 polling place to LaBolt Farmers Grain Office to have adequate space for the voters. Motion by Street and seconded by Hoff to adopt the following resolution to establish the precincts for the 2026 elections.
Motion carried 5-0. Resolution adopted.
2026-02
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH PRECINCTS
FOR THE PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN 2026
WHEREAS, SDCL 12-14-1 states the board of county commissioners shall by resolution provide for election precincts throughout its county and shall designate polling places within such precincts, and
WHEREAS, a Primary and General Election will be held in 2026 for the purpose of electing candidates;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Grant County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the following precincts for the 2026 elections.
Precinct Name Polling Place
Milbank Ward 1, Precinct 1
City Office Community Room
1001 E. 4th Ave., Milbank
Milbank Ward 1, Precinct 2
City Office Community Room
1001 E. 4th Ave., Milbank
Milbank Ward 2, Precinct 1
City Office Community Room
1001 E. 4th Ave., Milbank
Milbank Ward 2, Precinct 2
City Office Community Room
1001 E. 4th Ave., Milbank
Milbank Ward 3, Precinct 1
City Office Community Room
1001 E. 4th Ave., Milbank
Milbank Ward 3, Precinct 2
City Office Community Room
1001 E. 4th Ave., Milbank
Milbank Ward 3, Precinct 3
City Office Community Room
1001 E. 4th Ave., Milbank
41 Adams & Vernon Twp.-Towns of Albee & Revillo
Revillo Community Center
310 N 2nd St., Revillo
42 Alban Twp.
Whetstone Valley Electric Meeting Room 1101 E. 4th Ave., Milbank
43 Big Stone City & Twp.
Big Stone City Office
400 Washington, Big Stone City
44 Blooming Valley- Farmington-Lura Twps.
New Township Hall
15050 455th Ave., Summit
45 Georgia Twp., Town of LaBolt, Madison Twp., Troy Twp., & Town of Strandburg
LaBolt Farmers Grain Office
406 E. Georgia Ave., LaBolt
46 Grant Center Twp.
Whetstone Valley Electric Meeting Room 1101 E. 4th Ave., Milbank
47 Melrose Twp.
Grant County Library
207 E. Park Ave., Milbank
49 Mazeppa-Osceola Twp. & Town of Marvin
Marvin Fire Hall
118 Church St., Marvin
52 Stockholm Town & Twp.
Community Center
400 E. Johnson, Stockholm
54 Twin Brooks Town & Twp. & Kilborn Twp.
Twin Brooks Community Center
502 Lasell St., Twin Brooks
Dated this 20th day of January, 2026.
Michael J Mach
Chairman
ATTEST:
Kathy Folk, Auditor
Tax Deed Sale: Motion by Street and seconded by Tostenson to approve the sale of tax deed property for $5.00, parcel 23.00.03.07, owned by Grant County, located in Strandburg Original Townsite Lot 7 Block 3, to abate the back taxes of $2,165.32 and issue a quit claim deed to Curtis Jutting, the buyer of the property. Motion carried 5-0. Auditor Folk advised the Commission there are Special Assessments on the property that only the Town of Strandburg can abate or collect.
Fortinet Equipment: Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Street to replace Fortinet computer equipment in the courthouse for $6,433.66. Motion carried 5-0.
2026 Appointments: Motion by Stengel and seconded by Tostenson to approve the following staff appointments. Motion carried 5-0.
Emergency Management: Kevin Schuelke
Director of Equalization: Taylor Stotesbery
Planning and Zoning/Drainage: Steve Berkner
Visiting Neighbor Coordinator: Marie Loutsch
Highway Supt: Daren Peterson (current term 2025-2026, reappoint in 2027)
Fire Departments: EM Director Kevin Schuelke stated he would like to see all the fire departments treated equally, but also all the departments are not equal in size or grant opportunities. Discussion was held. Tostenson motioned to have all the county fire departments on the agenda the second meeting in March every year to present their needs and then the County can budget for the requests the following year. Hoff seconded the motion. Chairman Mach called for the vote. Motion carried 5-0.
Unfinished Business: None
New Business: Chairman Mach stated the annual Ambulance District meeting will be Tuesday, February 3rd at 7 p.m. at the Milbank Fire Hall. Deputy Commissioner Assistant Layher said the full 2023-2024 Department of Legislative Audit report was received. Auditor Folk stated the audit report was sent to Colliers Securities, and they disseminated the report to Moody’s and Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) who provide the jail bond rating. The County should maintain their original rating of Aa3.
Correspondence: None
Safe-N-Secure Bid: Motion by Hoff and seconded by Stengel to approve $7,957.90 bid from Safe-N-Secure to install an access control system at the 4-H Complex. Motion carried 5-0.
Claims: Motion by Stengel and seconded by Hoff to approve the claims as presented. Motion carried 5-0. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, supplies 202.54; AGTEGRA, diesel 4,831.87; BANNER, contracted proj 35,767.00; BERENS MARKET, inmate groceries 291.40; BIG STONE FIRE DEPT, allocation 18,000.00; BORNS GROUP, mailing expense 868.53; CORRIE QUALE, repair & maint 262.00; CRAIG DEBOER, car wash cards 190.44; D.R. MYERS DISTRIBUTING, reference material 33.95; EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER, tower rent 576.00; FIRST DISTRICT, prof services 19,221.21; FOOD & FUEL, inmate meals 143.00; FREMAREK, supplies 390.63; G & R CONTROLS, repair & maint 2,266.84; GLACIAL LAKES & PRAIRIES TOURISM, dues 784.00; GRANT CENTER TOWNSHIP, RAIF reimbursement 110,394.00; GRANT COUNTY REVIEW, publishing 1,644.12; INGRAM, books 435.76; INNOVATIVE BENEFIT CONSULTANTS, insurance 572.00; INTER-LAKES COMMUNITY ACTION, service worker 2,333.33; ITC, phone & internet 2,085.11; INTOXIMETERS, supplies 420.00; JASON SACKREITER, garbage service 360.00; LEWIS FAMILY DRUG, supply 4.99; MACK STEEL, parts 3,522.49; MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEMS, rentals 862.00; MUNDWILER FUNERAL HOME, prof services 4,025.81; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, natural gas 313.54; ORTONVILLE AUTO PARTS, supplies 36.27; OTTER TAIL POWER, electricity 1,734.42; OVERDRIVE, prof services 1,500.00; PETERS DISTRIBUTING, prof services 4,774.74; QUICK PRO LUBE, repair & maint 188.97; RC TECHNOLOGIES, 911 transport & tower rent 95.96; REVILLO FIRE DEPT, allocation 18,000.00; SANDRA FONDER, prof services 30.00; SECURE SERV, prof services 3,730.02; SD ASSN COUNTY HWY SUPTS, dues 600.00; SD ASSOC WEED/PEST SUPERVISORS, dues 75.00; SD DEPT OF HEALTH, blabs 300.00; SD SHERIFF’S ASSN, dues 726.68; SDAE4-HP, dues 120.00; ST WILLIAMS CARE CENTER, inmate laundry 48.00; STATE OF SD, supplies 165.00; STAR LAUNDRY, rentals 27.30; TRAPP PLUMBING, repair & maint 791.78; TROY HOYLES, prof services 700.00; VALLEY OFFICE PRODUCTS, supplies 76.57; VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, hotspot 40.01; WASTE CONNECTIONS OF SD, shredding services 75.85; WEED & PEST CONFERENCE, dues 700.00; WHETSTONE HOME CENTER, supplies 433.43; WHETSTONE VALLEY ELECTRIC, electricity 1,520.28; XEROX, copier rent 182.06; WITNESS FEES, 40.00. TOTAL: $247,514.90.
Payroll for the following departments and offices for January 14, 2026, payroll are as follows: COMMISSIONERS 11,891.15; AUDITOR 11,778.88; ELECTION 426.60; TREASURER 5,098.28; STATES ATTORNEY 9,186.52; CUSTODIANS 4,704.00; DIR. OF EQUALIZATION 5,811.47; REG. OF DEEDS 5,748.06; VET. SERV. OFFICER 832.20; SHERIFF 19,690.81; COMMUNICATION CTR 16,859.31; VISITING NEIGHBOR 2,067.53; LIBRARY 7,947.20; 4-H 4,916.95; WEED CONTROL 2,568.60; P&Z 1,500.00; DRAINAGE 840.00; ROAD & BRIDGE 36,946.57; EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 2,924.55. TOTAL: $151,738.68.
Payroll Claims: FIRST BANK & TRUST, Fed WH 9,059.48; FIRST BANK & TRUST, FICA WH & Match 18,381.96; FIRST BANK & TRUST, Medicare WH & Match 4,298.98; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT, deduction 114.47; AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE, AFLAC ins. 2,026.66; RELIANCE STANDARD LIFE DENTAL, ins. 481.88; WELLMARK-BLUE CROSS OF SD, Employee health ins. 1,874.12; RELIANCE STANDARD SUPPLEMENTAL, life ins. 120.13; OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, child support 1,200.00; SDRS SUPPLEMENTAL, deduction 2,285.83; SDRS, retire 17,771.59. TOTAL: $57,615.10.
DECEMBER 2025 MONTHLY FEES: SD DEPT OF HEALTH, SDACO, ROD modernization fee 310.00; SD DEPT OF REVENUE, monthly fees 163,241.51. SD DEPT OF REVENUE, sales & use tax 131.06. TOTAL: $163,682.57.
Consent Agenda: Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Stengel to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
1. Approve step increase for Wade Leddy to one year at $24.15 per hour effective 12-22-2025.
2. Approve step increase for Steven Griffee to $31.05 per hour effective 12-22- 2025.
3. Approve prisoner contract with Day County for $100 per day for pre-trial adults, $75 per day for adult inmates, $250 per day for juveniles.
4. Approve maintenance and support agreement for fingerprint machine for one year at $3,199.
5. Approve maintenance agreement with First District for County GIS website hosting for year 2026 for $2,750.
6. Approve agreement with First District for administrative and technical assistance for planning and zoning for maximum amount of $7,000 for year 2026.
7. Approve parcel layer updates agreement with First District for $7,000 for year 2026.
8. Approve addendum to D-Ware software agreement to add Fuel Module Gas Boy at $570.
Executive Session: Motion by Hoff and seconded by Stengel to enter executive session at 11:45 AM for the purpose of a personnel issue(s), litigation issue(s), and public safety issue(s) per SDCL 1-25-2. Motion carried 5-0. States Attorney Schwandt, Deputy Commissioner Assistant Layher, Commissioner Assistant Owen and Auditor Folk were present. Chairman Mach declared the meeting open to the public at 1:02 p.m. No action was taken because of the executive session.
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 February 3 and 17, and March 3 and 17, 2026, at 8 a.m. in the basement Commissioner room. Please use the elevator. Motion by Hoff and seconded by Street to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned.
/s/Michael J. Mach,
Chairman,
Grant County Commissioners
/s/ Kathy Folk,
Grant County Auditor
January 27, 2026
The Grant County Commission met in special session at 11 a.m. with Commissioners Stengel, Street, Hoff, Tostenson and Mach present. Chairman Mach called the meeting to order. Motion by Stengel and seconded by Street to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. The purpose of the special meeting was for an executive session for a personnel issue(s) per SDCL 1-25-2(1).
Executive Session: Motion by Tostenson and seconded by Stengel to enter executive session at 11:01 a.m. for personnel issue(s). Motion carried 5-0. Also present for the executive session were Commissioner Assistant Owen, States Attorney Schwandt, and Auditor Folk. Chairman Mach declared the meeting open to the public at 12:43 p.m. No action was taken because of the executive session.
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 February 3 and 17, 2026 at 8 a.m. in the basement meeting room. Motion by Stengel and seconded by Hoff to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned.
/s/Michael J. Mach,
Chairman,
Grant County Commissioners
/s/ Kathy Folk,
Grant County Auditor
