November 15, 2016
The Miner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session November 15, 2016 in the Miner County Courthouse. Members present: Roger Wentland, Tom Reisch, Garrett Gassman, Voni Durant, and Alex Protsch. Absent: none. Chairman Wentland called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Durant, seconded by Gassman and carried to approve the agenda.
The minutes of the November 1st meeting were approved.
The board acknowledge receipt of the following correspondence: Miner County Moisture Report; SD Dept of Agriculture – Survey; SD DOT – Approval of Miner County’s 5 Year Highway & Bridge Improvement plan; Hometown Holidays – Support Request; and SD DENR – Shannon Colony Manure Mgt. System Permits & Review.
Cindy Dannenbring of Interlakes Community Action Partnership presented an overview of services provided by the organization. Those services include weatherization, food pantry, transit program, volunteer income tax assistance program, 60’s Plus Dining Program, housing rehabilitation, school supplies, personal care items, and utility assistance.
A hearing was held to consider the transfer of malt beverage license from Jake’s Corner-Friendly’s Fuel Stop-Winfred to operate outside of a municipality for the 2016-2017 licensing period. Store manager Lisa Wise attended representing CC&F Retail. It was moved by Protsch, seconded by Gassman, and carried to approve the transfer of the retail on-off sale malt beverage license application of CC&F Retail, Inc. for Tract A of Bessman’s First Addition NW ¼ Section 12-106-55 Clearwater Township, Miner County, SD.
Commissioner Durant left the meeting.
Highway Superintendent Ron Krempges joined the meeting to review personnel, bridge repairs and other highway matters. He also submitted the following resolution for consideration.
It was moved by Gassman and seconded by Reisch to adopt the following resolution.
RESOLUTION 16-25
BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, Miner County wishes to submit applications for consideration of award for the Bridge Improvement Grant Program:
STRUCTURE NUMBERS AND LOCATIONS:
49-062-020, West Edge of Carthage, SD over Redstone Creek – FY 2019
49-093-020, 2.3 Miles east of Carthage over Rock Creek – FY 2020
49-160-079, 5.1 Miles North of Howard over West Fork Vermillion River – FY 2021
49-161-080, 5.0 Miles North and 0.1 Miles East of Howard over West Fork Vermillion River – FY 2021
And WHEREAS, Miner County certifies that the projects are listed in the county’s Five-Year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan*;
And WHEREAS, Miner County agrees to pay the 20% match on the Bridge Improvement Grant funds;
And WHEREAS, Miner County hereby authorizes the Bridge Improvement Grant applications and any required funding commitments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the South Dakota Dept. of Transportation be and hereby is requested to accept the attached Bridge Improvement Grant applications.
Voting aye: Resich, Gassman, Protsch and Wentland. Voting nay: none. Resolution adopted this 15th day of November, 2106.
Roger Wentland, Chairman
Miner County Board of Commissioners
Attest: Susan R. Connor, Miner County Auditor
Michael’s Construction, contractor for the Dakota Access Pipeline, presented a check to the highway dept. for compensation of potential repairs of county asphalt roads that may arise after the settling around the bored area. Krempges informed the commission that the signing project may begin in December in the northwest townships of Miner County.
It was moved by Protsch, seconded by Gassman and carried to enter into executive session at 10:29 for personnel discussions (SDCL 1-25-2 (1)). Returned to regular session at 10:52
Emergency Management Director Bob Calmus reviewed the changes made to the current Local Emergency Operation Plan (LEOP). Calmus also informed the board of opportunities for classes for elected officials to obtain the required 402 certification for NIMS compliance.
Director of Equalization Tami Severson presented the following plats for consideration.
It was moved by Reisch and seconded by Protsch to approve the following resolution.
RESOLUTION 16-26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MINER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, that the plat of LOT A OF HAGEMANN FIRST ADDITION IN THE NORTH ½ OF THE NW ¼ OF SECTION 24, T 107 N, R 55 W OF THE 5TH P.M., MINER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, which has been submitted for examination pursuant to law, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to endorse on such plat a copy of this Resolution and certify the same.
Voting aye: Reisch, Protsch, Gassman, and Wentland. Voting nay: none. Resolution adopted this 15th day of November, 2016.
Roger Wentland, Chairman
Miner County Board of Commissioners
Attest: Susan Connor, Miner County Auditor
It was moved by Reisch and seconded by Gassman to approve the following plat with the condition that a letter of assurance agreeing that no building permits may be issued to these lots unless and until they have access to a street or Board of Adjustment approved ingress/egress is filed.
RESOLUTION 16-27
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MINER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, that the plat of G.L. ROBY TRACT 1 IN THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 11, T 106 N, R 56 W OF THE 5TH P.M., MINER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, which has been submitted for examination pursuant to law, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to endorse on such plat a copy of this Resolution and certify the same.
Voting aye: Reisch, Protsch, Gassman, and Wentland. Voting nay: none. Resolution adopted this 15th day of November, 2016.
Roger Wentland, Chairman
Miner County Board of Commissioners
Attest: Susan Connor, Miner County Auditor
It was moved by Gassman and seconded by Protsch to approve the following resolution.
RESOLUTION 16-28
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MINER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, that the plat of TRACT A-1 OF TRACT A OF CLEMENT’S ADDITION IN THE NW ¼ OF SECTION 11, T 106 N, R 56 W OF THE 5TH P.M., MINER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, which has been submitted for examination pursuant to law, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to endorse on such plat a copy of this Resolution and certify the same.
Voting aye: Reisch, Protsch, Gassman, and Wentland. Voting nay: none. Resolution adopted this 15th day of November, 2016.
Roger Wentland, Chairman
Miner County Board of Commissioners
Attest: Susan Connor, Miner County Auditor
It was moved by Gassman and seconded by Reisch to approve the following Resolution.
RESOLUTION 16-29
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MINER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, that the plat of WALTER TRACT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 1, T 105 N, R 58 W OF THE 5TH P.M., MINER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, which has been submitted for examination pursuant to law, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to endorse on such plat a copy of this Resolution and certify the same.
Voting aye: Reisch, Protsch, Gassman, and Wentland. Voting nay: none. Resolution adopted this 15th day of November, 2016.
Roger Wentland, Chairman
Miner County Board of Commissioners
Attest: Susan Connor, Miner County Auditor
It was moved by Protsch and seconded by Gassman to approve the following resolution.
RESOLUTION 16-30
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MINER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, that the plat of SCHULZ TRACT 1 IN THE SOUTH ½ OF THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 18, T 105 N, R 55 W OF THE 5TH P.M., MINER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, which has been submitted for examination pursuant to law, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to endorse on such plat a copy of this Resolution and certify the same.
Voting aye: Reisch, Protsch, Gassman, and Wentland. Voting nay: none. Resolution adopted this 15th day of November, 2016.
Roger Wentland, Chairman
Miner County Board of Commissioners
Attest: Susan Connor, Miner County Auditor
It was moved by Reisch, seconded by Protsch and carried to approve the agreement with Horizon Health Care for Urine Drug Test Collection/Handling & Alcohol Screens.
It was moved by Gassman, seconded by Reisch and carried to approve the 2017 Lake County Sheriff’s office inmate housing contract at the rate of $75/day per prisoner-day.
CLAIMS ALLOWED: SD Dept. of Revenue $1,545.00 CO NURSE PYMT TO STATE (Oct); SD Dept. of Revenue $1,814.05 PREDATORY ANIMAL PYMT TO STATE (Oct); Alliance $300.00, Santel $55.12, Triotel $169.53 911 CHARGES; ICAP $609.08 COMMUNITY ACTION PYMT; Wilkinson & Wilkinson $1,232.40 COURT APPOINTED ATTYS; Central Electric Coop $126.17, Xcel Energy $12.76 ELECTRICITY; Cardmember Services $60.83, HFCA $12,312.07, Sturdevant’s $62.26, Wingen’s Garage $1,905.95 FUEL; Earthbend $9,446.00 HOMELAND SECURITY EQUIPMENT; SD Public Assurance Alliance $263.09 INSURANCE; Leads Online $1,188.00 INVESTIGATION EXPENSE; Todd Spader $330.00 MOWING; Lake Co Sheriff’s Office $130.00 PRISONER CARE; FedEx $11.77, Miner Co Treasurer $0.10, Stamp Fulfillment Services $864.75 POSTAGE; Miner Co Pioneer $1,916.83, Aramark $127.92, Microfilm Imaging Systems $145.00 RENT; Al’s Service $66.87, Bob’s Electric $120.00, Cummins Central Power $1,011.86, Dold Implement $36.29, Howard Auto Clinic $209.49, HFCA $17.00, Klinkhammer Plumbing $61.22, Office Peeps $72.45, Prostrollo Auto Mall $84.11, Sioux Falls Two Way Radio $193.75, Ultra $67.50, Vern Eide Ford Lincoln $7,492.48, Wingen’s Garage $30.00 REPAIRS; SD Federal Property Agency $216.00, Tom’s Hardware $29.95 ROAD MATERIALS; Wheelco $5.89 SERVICE CHARGES; Bartimetal Processing $138.00, Susan Connor $131.69, County Wide Directory $125.00, Dakota Data Shred $15.00, Dust-Tex $106.99, Election Systems $718.73, Emergency Medical Products $178.71, Fastenal $241.16, GCR Tire Centers $3,869.22, Girton Adams $525.00, Heart Smart Technology $67.00, Homestead $197.23, HCFA $1,176.00, Light & Siren $169.00, Mid-American Research $163.73, Mighty Auto Parts $133.49, Miner Co Treasurer $106.00, Office Peeps $1,000.44, Rusty’s $4.68, SeaChange $350.00, SD Federal Property Agency $18.00, Sturdevant’s $893.38, Thomson Rueters-West $360.00, Titan Machinery $93.75, Tom’s Hardware $137.80, Vander Haag’s $200.00, Wheelco $291.12, Wingen’s Garage $1,691.05 SUPPLIES; Alliance $847.73, Verizon $70.61 TELEPHONE; Bestwestern Plus Ramkota $183.98, Susan Connor $62.16, Fairfield Inn & Suites $114.00, Garrett Gassman $17.64, Wallace Jacobson $64.48, Roger Wentland $22.68 TRAVEL Rod Anderson $175.00, Kay Becker $175.00, Sharon Bowman $175.00, Mary Clark $175.00, Deb Dawson $175.00, Beverly Donahue $175.00, Connie Eliason $150.00, Ronda Gassman $175.00, Larry Gauger $175.00, Debra Haak $175.00, Kay Hageman $175.00, Jane Hoyer $175.00, Jean Johnson $175.00, Deanne Krantz $175.00, Cindy Lewis $175.00, Norbert Moldan $175.00, Christine Nelson $175.00, Linda Parry $175.00, Paul Pater $175.00, Denise Pederson $175.00, Kristi Remacle $175.00, Ashley Schwader $175.00, Lea Selken $175.00, Betty Wettlaufer $175.00 ELECTION SALARIES; Canova C.A.R.E. Center $40.00, City of Carthage $50.00, Fedora Fire Dept $50.00 RENT; Rod Anderson $22.68, Kay Becker $29.40, Sharon Bowman $24.36, Mary Clark $2.52, Beverly Donahue $15.96, Ronda Gassman $9.66, Debra Haak $10.50, Jane Hoyer $29.40, Jean Johnson $11.76, Deanne Krantz $11.76, Cindy Lewis $12.60, Ashley Schwader $10.50, Lea Selken $25.20, Betty Wettlaufer $13.44 TRAVEL
The meeting adjourned to December 6th. Dated this 15th day of November, 2016.
Roger Wentland, Chairman
Miner County Board of Commissioners
Attest: Susan Connor, Miner County Auditor