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The Fall River Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on November 7, 2013. Present: Mike Ortner, Joe Allen, Anne Cassens, Joe Falkenburg, and Sue Ganje, Auditor. Absent: Deb Russell.
An invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were given. The meeting called to order at 9:00 AM. The agenda was reviewed for conflicts; none were noted. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Cassens, to approve the agenda as written. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Ortner informed the Board of a conversation with Mike McNeill, US Forest Service, regarding the removal of cattle carcasses and discussed issues with veterans obtaining license plates for vehicles, which is being addressed through proposed legislation.
An application for burial assistance was considered. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to deny the application for burial assistance as the deceased had adequate assets to cover the burial costs. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
An applicant seeking rent assistance met with the Board. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve $400.00 for November rent assistance for CP#13-27, with a repayment plan. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2013 meeting. With no further discussion, Cassens abstaining and all others voting yes, the motion carried.
Notice was received that the Southern Hills Chapter of Pheasants Forever will be conducting an ongoing “Gun of the Month” raffle in an effort to raise money for the creation of a youth shooting sports organization.
Motion by Cassens, seconded by Falkenburg, to approve the one-year raise for Sherry Rushing to $10.50 per hour, as per Union contract, effective October 23, 2013. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
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Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to set December 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM as the time for a hearing on liquor and malt beverage license transfers and liquor license renewals for 2014. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Cassens, to surplus as junk a clock from the Auditor’s office, asset #1287, a chair from the commission meeting room, asset #1754, and an AMD tower from the Register of Deeds office, asset #1539. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to authorize Building Maintenance Superintendent Lyle Jensen to obtain propane quotes. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Keith Andersen, Andersen Engineering, presented a plat for approval. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve a plat of Dutoit Dam Tract as follows.
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the County Commissioners of Fall River County, South Dakota, the within Plat of Dutoit Dam Tract, containing a metes and bounds parcel located in the W 1/2 SW 1/4 and the E 1/2 SW 1/4, less Dutoit Estates, Rancho Hacienda Estates, Edgemont 1st Addition, and that part lying South and East of Fiddle Creek Road, all in Section 1, T9S, R2E, BHM, Fall River County, South Dakota, and
WHEREAS, it appearing to this Board that the system of streets conforms to the system of streets of existing plats and section lines of the county; adequate provision is made for access to adjacent unplatted lands by public dedication or section line when physically accessible; all provisions of the County subdivision regulations have been complied with; all taxes and special assessments upon the property have been fully paid; and the plat and survey have been lawfully executed,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said plat is hereby approved in all respects.
Dated at Fall River County, South Dakota this 7th day of November, 2013.
Ortner conveyed a request from Craig Romey that a tree be removed from county property as it overhangs his property. Motion by Allen, seconded by Falkenburg, to authorize the Emergency Manager and the Highway Department to assess and remove the tree from county property. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Brad Keizer, 4-H / Youth Leader, provided a 2013 year-end report of activities, which included an increase in participation levels.
Jim Sword, State’s Attorney, presented a travel request. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve travel for Shari Winslow and Edie Jenniges to attend the South Dakota LECC Annual Conference in Sioux Falls on November 12-13, 2013. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Missing cattle and carcasses resulting from Winter Storm Atlas were discussed, along with a request for a follow-up on properties owned by Gary Putnam.
Frank Maynard, Emergency Management, provided an update on the PDM, discussed efforts to deal with the effects of the winter storm and gave a radio and generator update. Maynard also reported on a grant application for three AEDs.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve Nelson’s bid of $3.32 per gallon for 8,000 gallons of 50/50 Winter Blend as the only bid. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve PJ’s Hi-D-Way’s bid of $3.479 per gallon for 500 gallons of #2 Dyed Diesel for the Edgemont Shop as the low bid. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve Nelson’s bid of $2.975 per gallon for 8,000 gallons of Unleaded as the only bid. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Fuel transfers were presented for approval. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Cassens, to approve transfers to reimburse the Highway Department for fuel used from September 30, 2013 through October 31, 2013 in the following amounts: the Sheriff’s Office, $2,531.83; the Courthouse, $994.89; and the Weed Board, $225.50. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Seiler reported on gravel hauled to the gun club site and that costs associated with a signing project are twice the estimate. The state and the Burlington Northern Railroad are working together in an effort to provide an at-grade crossing which will replace the use of the Igloo Bridge. Seiler also reported he is advertising a department opening and discussed pits dug for the disposal of livestock carcasses.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve bills as follows. Related businesses:
General Fund: Commissioners, October Salaries, $2,788.53; Auditor's Office, October Salaries, $6,432.56; and additional overtime of $4.44; Elections, October Salaries, $979.67; Treasurer's Office, October Salaries, $4,829.41; and additional overtime of $136.88; State's Attorney Office, October Salaries, $4,692.66; and additional overtime of $94.23; Maintenance, October Salaries, $3,978.74;
Department Of Equalization, October Salaries, $7,341.64; and additional overtime of $104.44; Register Of Deeds Office, October Salaries, $3,649.35; Veterans Services Office, October Salaries, $1,706.83; GIS, October Salaries, $1,469.96; and additional overtime of $69.25; Nurse's Office, October Salaries, $1,775.27; Sheriff's Office, October Salaries, $14,792.18; and additional overtime of $2,419.18; Jail, October Salaries, $5,637.05; and additional overtime of $2,101.01; Dispatch, October Salaries, $7,407.34; and additional overtime of $1,200.90; 24/7, October Salaries, $1,884.17; County Extension Office, October Salaries, $1,666.47; Weed Dept, October Salaries, $2,267.86; Coroner, October Salaries, $147.76; Audra Malcomb Consulting, MI, $425.07; Beesley Law Office, CAAF, $2,150.20; Bingham, James, CAAF; MI, $637.10; BH Family Health Clinic, Inmate, $957.00; Black Hills Power, Utility, $4,413.30; CBM Food Service, Inmate, $5,930.66; Century Business Leasing, Copier, $277.74; Chemsearch, Supply, $1,475.50; Cheyenne Sanitation, Utility, $280.00; Dakota Leasing Company, Copier, $190.00; Dale's Repair, Tow; Car Maint, $400.01; Dell Business Credit, Equip, $1,379.94; Edgemont Herald Tribune, Publishing, $453.74; Edgemont YMCA, Allotment, $335.00; Environmental Products, Supply, $156.96; Executive Mgmt Finance, BIT, $19.00; Federal Aviation Admin, Registration, $5.00; Galls, Uniform, $309.58; Golden West, Telephone, $1,470.41; Governors Inn, Travel, $50.00; Harris, Betsey, CAAF, $658.90; Heartland Paper Co, Supply, $2.20; Hillyard Floor Care Supp, Supply, $726.22; Hobart Sales & Service, Repair, $600.55; Hot Springs Ace Hardware, Supply; Repair, $490.68; Hot Springs Ambulance, Inmate, $249.92; Hot Springs Automotive, Repair; Supply, $110.11; City Of Hot Springs, Utility, $604.80; City Of Hot Springs, Rent, $75.00; City Of Hot Springs, Sprinkler, $24.00; Hughes County Sheriff, Paper Serv, $14.30; Iron Mountain Electric, Repair, $306.12; Keizer, Brad, Travel, $194.25; Krueger, Carla, Inmate, $35.00; KSL Pc, CAAF, $759.00; MSC Industrial Supply Co, Repair, $41.31; Manlove Psychiatric Group, MI, $1,800.00; Massa, Donald DDS, Inmate, $519.00; Matrix Research, Supply, $550.32; Medical Waste Transport, Waste Disp, $100.91; Microfilm Imaging Systems, Lease, $275.00; Nortons Sinclair, Car Maint, $215.00; O'Day, Valarie, Crt Rep, $205.20; O'Neill, Justin, CAAF, $3,198.88; Orrock, Ken, Confict Dep, $1,116.00; Palmer, Ray, Travel, $58.66; Penn Co Sts Attny Office, MI, $215.00; Pennington County Auditor, MI, $84.00; Penn Co Jail, Inmate, $408.00; Pitney Bowes, Postage Meter, $1,401.38; Quill Corporation, Supply, $2,803.98; Rapid Chevrolet, Car Maint, $218.54; Rapid City Journal, Publishing, $547.18; Rapid City Regional, MI, $1,241.92; Addiction Recovery Center, Allotment, $7,000.00; SD Assn Of Co. Officials, Dues, $759.08; SD Assn Of County Comm., Cat Legal, $1,073.40; SD Department Of Revenue, Inmate, $280.00; SDML Workers Compensation, Ins, $21,784.83; Servall, Supply, $254.59; Shopko, Inmate; Supply, $3,448.23; Skinner, Matthew L. PC, CAAF, $1,355.88; State Remittance Center, MI, Nurse, 24/7, $2,137.71; Stevens Plumbing, Labor, $190.82; Sword, James, Travel, $51.80; Twilight Inc, Supply, $237.05; US Bank, Copier, $162.86; United States Postal Serv, Postage, $796.56; Verizon Wireless, Cell Phone, $462.90; Witness, Fee, $64.44; Cazer, Michelle, Inmate, $70.00; General Fund Total: $160,875.47
County Road & Bridge Const, October Salaries, $15,390.89; and additional overtime of $2,927.18; Black Hills Power, Utility, $464.84; Butler Machinery Co., Repair; Supply, $2,405.29; Cheyenne Sanitation, Utility, $74.00; Dakota Fluid Power Inc, Repair, $168.84; Diesel Machinery, Inc, Repair, $684.50; Edgemont, City Of, Utility, $36.75; Fall River Auto Supply, Supply, $44.11; Fall River Health, Prof Ser, $32.00; Forward Distributing, Supply, $127.10; Golden West, Telephone, $254.49; Hills Materials Co., Gravel; Supply, $1,145.09; Hot Springs Automotive, Repair; Supply, $249.76; City Of Hot Springs, Utility, $21.47; Ricoh USA Inc, Copier, $75.00; Kimball Midwest, Supply, $286.81; Lyle Signs, Supply, $106.97; Lynn’s Dakota Mart, Supply, $23.18; Martin, Ken, Travel, $170.00; Nebraska Salt & Grain, Gravel, $2,040.77; Nelsons Oil & Gas Inc., Fuel, $23,825.90; PJ's Hi-D-Way, Fuel, $1,800.03; Quill Corporation, Supply, $29.90; Rapid Chevrolet, Car Maint, $218.54; Rapid City Journal, Publishing, $36.00; Rapid Delivery, Repair, $106.00; Rockmount Research, Repair, $50.43; Rushmore Communications, Utility, $225.00; Safety Kleen, Repair, $106.00; SDML Workers Compensation, Ins, $17,175.05; Seiler, Randy, Utility; Uniform, $134.99; Summit Signs & Supply Inc, Supply, $870.00; Tools Unlimited, Supply, $94.00; Twilight Inc, Supply, $62.80; Road & Bridge Total: $75,718.58
A break was taken at 10:26 AM. The meeting resumed with Ortner presenting the Board with a copy of a letter sent to the congressional delegates, encouraging them to provide relief for losses sustained by area ranchers and pass a farm bill.
Sheriff Rich Mraz asked the board for hire approval. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve hiring Jason Blessing as a certified, permanent, full-time Deputy Sheriff, effective November 21, 2013, at a rate of $16.50 per hour, per Union contract. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Cassens, to authorize Mraz to advertise for a full-time dispatcher. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Susie Hayes, Director of Equalization, asked for purchase approval. Motion by Cassens, seconded by Allen, to approve $695.64 for the purchase of a computer. With no further discussion, and all others voting yes, the motion carried.
Hayes advised the Board of an issue with plats and asked for a resolution to resolve the matter. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to authorize Hayes to work with Register of Deeds Mel Engebretson and Ortner on drafting a resolution to insure conformity with plats of new subdivisions and bring it to the November 21, 2013 meeting for review. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Hayes noted that the department is working on old existing plats valued as ag land and discussed a need for planning and zoning, suggesting a committee be formed to draft a proposal.
Carl Shaw, George West and Barb Bryan, members of the City of Edgemont Law Enforcement Committee, met to discuss a proposed 2014-2017 law enforcement agreement. Changes from the existing agreement were discussed, including shortening the length of the contract to 2016. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Cassens, to approve a three year agreement for law enforcement with the City of Edgemont for 2014 through 2016 as recommended, authorizing the Chairman, Sheriff and Auditor to sign. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Pat Ginsbach, Deputy State’s Attorney, met with the Board to advise them on the status of a restaurant liquor license ordinance and provide a history of license sales in the county, which is used to establish license values. Motion by Cassens, seconded by Falkenburg, to continue the matter of a restaurant liquor license ordinance to the next meeting. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Cindy Turner, Southern Hills Economic Development, met with the Board to inform them that SHED’s application for a Bush Foundation grant was not approved; the organization will reapply in 2014. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to work with SHED on their future grant application. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Ortner provided information regarding sales of Power Tech stock in South Dakota, noting that while they are not registered as a security in the state, under specific exclusionary rules, they are not required to be registered. Further, the company is not being investigated by the Attorney General for illegal sales, as had been reported.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to enter into Executive Session for personnel and legal matters, per SDCL 1-25-2(1) and 1-25-2(2). With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried and the Board went into Executive Session at 11:36 AM.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 12:18 PM. Motion by Cassens, seconded by Falkenburg, to adjourn. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried and the Board adjourned at 12:18 PM.
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The Fall River Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on November 7, 2013. Present: Mike Ortner, Joe Allen, Anne Cassens, Joe Falkenburg, and Sue Ganje, Auditor. Absent: Deb Russell.
An invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were given. The meeting called to order at 9:00 AM. The agenda was reviewed for conflicts; none were noted. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Cassens, to approve the agenda as written. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Ortner informed the Board of a conversation with Mike McNeill, US Forest Service, regarding the removal of cattle carcasses and discussed issues with veterans obtaining license plates for vehicles, which is being addressed through proposed legislation.
An application for burial assistance was considered. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to deny the application for burial assistance as the deceased had adequate assets to cover the burial costs. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
An applicant seeking rent assistance met with the Board. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve $400.00 for November rent assistance for CP#13-27, with a repayment plan. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2013 meeting. With no further discussion, Cassens abstaining and all others voting yes, the motion carried.
Notice was received that the Southern Hills Chapter of Pheasants Forever will be conducting an ongoing “Gun of the Month” raffle in an effort to raise money for the creation of a youth shooting sports organization.
Motion by Cassens, seconded by Falkenburg, to approve the one-year raise for Sherry Rushing to $10.50 per hour, as per Union contract, effective October 23, 2013. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
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Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to set December 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM as the time for a hearing on liquor and malt beverage license transfers and liquor license renewals for 2014. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Cassens, to surplus as junk a clock from the Auditor’s office, asset #1287, a chair from the commission meeting room, asset #1754, and an AMD tower from the Register of Deeds office, asset #1539. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to authorize Building Maintenance Superintendent Lyle Jensen to obtain propane quotes. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Keith Andersen, Andersen Engineering, presented a plat for approval. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve a plat of Dutoit Dam Tract as follows.
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the County Commissioners of Fall River County, South Dakota, the within Plat of Dutoit Dam Tract, containing a metes and bounds parcel located in the W 1/2 SW 1/4 and the E 1/2 SW 1/4, less Dutoit Estates, Rancho Hacienda Estates, Edgemont 1st Addition, and that part lying South and East of Fiddle Creek Road, all in Section 1, T9S, R2E, BHM, Fall River County, South Dakota, and
WHEREAS, it appearing to this Board that the system of streets conforms to the system of streets of existing plats and section lines of the county; adequate provision is made for access to adjacent unplatted lands by public dedication or section line when physically accessible; all provisions of the County subdivision regulations have been complied with; all taxes and special assessments upon the property have been fully paid; and the plat and survey have been lawfully executed,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said plat is hereby approved in all respects.
Dated at Fall River County, South Dakota this 7th day of November, 2013.
Ortner conveyed a request from Craig Romey that a tree be removed from county property as it overhangs his property. Motion by Allen, seconded by Falkenburg, to authorize the Emergency Manager and the Highway Department to assess and remove the tree from county property. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Brad Keizer, 4-H / Youth Leader, provided a 2013 year-end report of activities, which included an increase in participation levels.
Jim Sword, State’s Attorney, presented a travel request. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve travel for Shari Winslow and Edie Jenniges to attend the South Dakota LECC Annual Conference in Sioux Falls on November 12-13, 2013. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Missing cattle and carcasses resulting from Winter Storm Atlas were discussed, along with a request for a follow-up on properties owned by Gary Putnam.
Frank Maynard, Emergency Management, provided an update on the PDM, discussed efforts to deal with the effects of the winter storm and gave a radio and generator update. Maynard also reported on a grant application for three AEDs.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve Nelson’s bid of $3.32 per gallon for 8,000 gallons of 50/50 Winter Blend as the only bid. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve PJ’s Hi-D-Way’s bid of $3.479 per gallon for 500 gallons of #2 Dyed Diesel for the Edgemont Shop as the low bid. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve Nelson’s bid of $2.975 per gallon for 8,000 gallons of Unleaded as the only bid. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Fuel transfers were presented for approval. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Cassens, to approve transfers to reimburse the Highway Department for fuel used from September 30, 2013 through October 31, 2013 in the following amounts: the Sheriff’s Office, $2,531.83; the Courthouse, $994.89; and the Weed Board, $225.50. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Seiler reported on gravel hauled to the gun club site and that costs associated with a signing project are twice the estimate. The state and the Burlington Northern Railroad are working together in an effort to provide an at-grade crossing which will replace the use of the Igloo Bridge. Seiler also reported he is advertising a department opening and discussed pits dug for the disposal of livestock carcasses.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve bills as follows. Related businesses:
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General Fund: Commissioners, October Salaries, $2,788.53; Auditor's Office, October Salaries, $6,432.56; and additional overtime of $4.44; Elections, October Salaries, $979.67; Treasurer's Office, October Salaries, $4,829.41; and additional overtime of $136.88; State's Attorney Office, October Salaries, $4,692.66; and additional overtime of $94.23; Maintenance, October Salaries, $3,978.74;
Department Of Equalization, October Salaries, $7,341.64; and additional overtime of $104.44; Register Of Deeds Office, October Salaries, $3,649.35; Veterans Services Office, October Salaries, $1,706.83; GIS, October Salaries, $1,469.96; and additional overtime of $69.25; Nurse's Office, October Salaries, $1,775.27; Sheriff's Office, October Salaries, $14,792.18; and additional overtime of $2,419.18; Jail, October Salaries, $5,637.05; and additional overtime of $2,101.01; Dispatch, October Salaries, $7,407.34; and additional overtime of $1,200.90; 24/7, October Salaries, $1,884.17; County Extension Office, October Salaries, $1,666.47; Weed Dept, October Salaries, $2,267.86; Coroner, October Salaries, $147.76; Audra Malcomb Consulting, MI, $425.07; Beesley Law Office, CAAF, $2,150.20; Bingham, James, CAAF; MI, $637.10; BH Family Health Clinic, Inmate, $957.00; Black Hills Power, Utility, $4,413.30; CBM Food Service, Inmate, $5,930.66; Century Business Leasing, Copier, $277.74; Chemsearch, Supply, $1,475.50; Cheyenne Sanitation, Utility, $280.00; Dakota Leasing Company, Copier, $190.00; Dale's Repair, Tow; Car Maint, $400.01; Dell Business Credit, Equip, $1,379.94; Edgemont Herald Tribune, Publishing, $453.74; Edgemont YMCA, Allotment, $335.00; Environmental Products, Supply, $156.96; Executive Mgmt Finance, BIT, $19.00; Federal Aviation Admin, Registration, $5.00; Galls, Uniform, $309.58; Golden West, Telephone, $1,470.41; Governors Inn, Travel, $50.00; Harris, Betsey, CAAF, $658.90; Heartland Paper Co, Supply, $2.20; Hillyard Floor Care Supp, Supply, $726.22; Hobart Sales & Service, Repair, $600.55; Hot Springs Ace Hardware, Supply; Repair, $490.68; Hot Springs Ambulance, Inmate, $249.92; Hot Springs Automotive, Repair; Supply, $110.11; City Of Hot Springs, Utility, $604.80; City Of Hot Springs, Rent, $75.00; City Of Hot Springs, Sprinkler, $24.00; Hughes County Sheriff, Paper Serv, $14.30; Iron Mountain Electric, Repair, $306.12; Keizer, Brad, Travel, $194.25; Krueger, Carla, Inmate, $35.00; KSL Pc, CAAF, $759.00; MSC Industrial Supply Co, Repair, $41.31; Manlove Psychiatric Group, MI, $1,800.00; Massa, Donald DDS, Inmate, $519.00; Matrix Research, Supply, $550.32; Medical Waste Transport, Waste Disp, $100.91; Microfilm Imaging Systems, Lease, $275.00; Nortons Sinclair, Car Maint, $215.00; O'Day, Valarie, Crt Rep, $205.20; O'Neill, Justin, CAAF, $3,198.88; Orrock, Ken, Confict Dep, $1,116.00; Palmer, Ray, Travel, $58.66; Penn Co Sts Attny Office, MI, $215.00; Pennington County Auditor, MI, $84.00; Penn Co Jail, Inmate, $408.00; Pitney Bowes, Postage Meter, $1,401.38; Quill Corporation, Supply, $2,803.98; Rapid Chevrolet, Car Maint, $218.54; Rapid City Journal, Publishing, $547.18; Rapid City Regional, MI, $1,241.92; Addiction Recovery Center, Allotment, $7,000.00; SD Assn Of Co. Officials, Dues, $759.08; SD Assn Of County Comm., Cat Legal, $1,073.40; SD Department Of Revenue, Inmate, $280.00; SDML Workers Compensation, Ins, $21,784.83; Servall, Supply, $254.59; Shopko, Inmate; Supply, $3,448.23; Skinner, Matthew L. PC, CAAF, $1,355.88; State Remittance Center, MI, Nurse, 24/7, $2,137.71; Stevens Plumbing, Labor, $190.82; Sword, James, Travel, $51.80; Twilight Inc, Supply, $237.05; US Bank, Copier, $162.86; United States Postal Serv, Postage, $796.56; Verizon Wireless, Cell Phone, $462.90; Witness, Fee, $64.44; Cazer, Michelle, Inmate, $70.00; General Fund Total: $160,875.47
County Road & Bridge Const, October Salaries, $15,390.89; and additional overtime of $2,927.18; Black Hills Power, Utility, $464.84; Butler Machinery Co., Repair; Supply, $2,405.29; Cheyenne Sanitation, Utility, $74.00; Dakota Fluid Power Inc, Repair, $168.84; Diesel Machinery, Inc, Repair, $684.50; Edgemont, City Of, Utility, $36.75; Fall River Auto Supply, Supply, $44.11; Fall River Health, Prof Ser, $32.00; Forward Distributing, Supply, $127.10; Golden West, Telephone, $254.49; Hills Materials Co., Gravel; Supply, $1,145.09; Hot Springs Automotive, Repair; Supply, $249.76; City Of Hot Springs, Utility, $21.47; Ricoh USA Inc, Copier, $75.00; Kimball Midwest, Supply, $286.81; Lyle Signs, Supply, $106.97; Lynn’s Dakota Mart, Supply, $23.18; Martin, Ken, Travel, $170.00; Nebraska Salt & Grain, Gravel, $2,040.77; Nelsons Oil & Gas Inc., Fuel, $23,825.90; PJ's Hi-D-Way, Fuel, $1,800.03; Quill Corporation, Supply, $29.90; Rapid Chevrolet, Car Maint, $218.54; Rapid City Journal, Publishing, $36.00; Rapid Delivery, Repair, $106.00; Rockmount Research, Repair, $50.43; Rushmore Communications, Utility, $225.00; Safety Kleen, Repair, $106.00; SDML Workers Compensation, Ins, $17,175.05; Seiler, Randy, Utility; Uniform, $134.99; Summit Signs & Supply Inc, Supply, $870.00; Tools Unlimited, Supply, $94.00; Twilight Inc, Supply, $62.80; Road & Bridge Total: $75,718.58
A break was taken at 10:26 AM. The meeting resumed with Ortner presenting the Board with a copy of a letter sent to the congressional delegates, encouraging them to provide relief for losses sustained by area ranchers and pass a farm bill.
Sheriff Rich Mraz asked the board for hire approval. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to approve hiring Jason Blessing as a certified, permanent, full-time Deputy Sheriff, effective November 21, 2013, at a rate of $16.50 per hour, per Union contract. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Cassens, to authorize Mraz to advertise for a full-time dispatcher. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Susie Hayes, Director of Equalization, asked for purchase approval. Motion by Cassens, seconded by Allen, to approve $695.64 for the purchase of a computer. With no further discussion, and all others voting yes, the motion carried.
Hayes advised the Board of an issue with plats and asked for a resolution to resolve the matter. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to authorize Hayes to work with Register of Deeds Mel Engebretson and Ortner on drafting a resolution to insure conformity with plats of new subdivisions and bring it to the November 21, 2013 meeting for review. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Hayes noted that the department is working on old existing plats valued as ag land and discussed a need for planning and zoning, suggesting a committee be formed to draft a proposal.
Carl Shaw, George West and Barb Bryan, members of the City of Edgemont Law Enforcement Committee, met to discuss a proposed 2014-2017 law enforcement agreement. Changes from the existing agreement were discussed, including shortening the length of the contract to 2016. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Cassens, to approve a three year agreement for law enforcement with the City of Edgemont for 2014 through 2016 as recommended, authorizing the Chairman, Sheriff and Auditor to sign. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Pat Ginsbach, Deputy State’s Attorney, met with the Board to advise them on the status of a restaurant liquor license ordinance and provide a history of license sales in the county, which is used to establish license values. Motion by Cassens, seconded by Falkenburg, to continue the matter of a restaurant liquor license ordinance to the next meeting. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Cindy Turner, Southern Hills Economic Development, met with the Board to inform them that SHED’s application for a Bush Foundation grant was not approved; the organization will reapply in 2014. Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to work with SHED on their future grant application. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried.
Ortner provided information regarding sales of Power Tech stock in South Dakota, noting that while they are not registered as a security in the state, under specific exclusionary rules, they are not required to be registered. Further, the company is not being investigated by the Attorney General for illegal sales, as had been reported.
Motion by Falkenburg, seconded by Allen, to enter into Executive Session for personnel and legal matters, per SDCL 1-25-2(1) and 1-25-2(2). With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried and the Board went into Executive Session at 11:36 AM.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 12:18 PM. Motion by Cassens, seconded by Falkenburg, to adjourn. With no further discussion and all voting yes, the motion carried and the Board adjourned at 12:18 PM.
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