July 7, 2015
STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSION MINUTES
July 7, 2015
The regular meeting of the Stanley County Commission was called to order at 5:17 P.M. (CDT) by Chairman Scott Deal with Commissioners Dennis Booth, Dana Iversen, Craig Heller and Sonny Harrowa present. Also present were State’s Attorney Tom P Maher, Treasurer & Welfare Director Peggy Dougherty, Highway Superintendent Kelly McCollam, Director of Equalization Roger Fuller, Emergency Management Director Rob Fines, Gary Grittner, Bob Voeltz, Deb Schiefelbein, Ron Hedlund, Bill Leimbach, Travis Jacobson, Bob Stoeser, Fort Pierre Fire Department Chief Cody Lengkeek, Casey Cowan, Danci Baker, KCCR Kevin Larsen and Auditor Philena Edwards. The meeting commenced with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA: Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Dennis Booth, to approve the Agenda. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
MINUTES: Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Craig Heller, to approve the June 2, 2015, Minutes. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Dana Iversen, to approve the June 9, 2015, Minutes. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
CLAIMS: Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Dana Iversen, to approve Claims as presented, except G & N Construction Inc. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
ALLEN GOOD 250.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO-STEERS
AFFECTIONS FLORAL & WINE 100.00 MEMORIAL - P DUFFY
AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE INC 1237.50 JUNE 2015 SUBSIDY BILLING
AT&T MOBILITY 145.89 CELL PHONES
AVERA ST MARYS HOSPITAL 1134.08 CRISIS
AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE HEALTH 142.80 R&B PROF SERVICE
BRYCE BAKER 784.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO
BRYAN HEDMAN 102.29 OVERPAID TAXES
BRETT STIRLING 150.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO-JUDGE
BEST LAWN CARE 390.00 GOV BLDG MAINT
BOTTOM LINE WELDING 390.00 FAIRGROUNDS MAINT
BROKEN ARROW RODEO COMPANY 500.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO-BULLS
BUTLER MACHINERY CO 3960.56 R&B REPAIR/MAINT/SUPPL
C & R SUPPLY 824.00 W&P SUPPL
CASEY COWAN 326.01 4TH OF JULY RODEO SUPPL
CASEY COWAN & DANCI BAKER 19000.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO
COREY JONAS 200.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO-BULL FGHTER
CHARLES THOMPSON 1245.45 OVERPAID TAXES
CAPITAL AREA COUNSELING INC 986.00 PATIENT SERVICES
CAPITAL AREA REFUSE LLC 63.75 TRASH BILLING 5/25-6/21
WICK COMMUNICATIONS 558.82 PUBLICATION
WICK COMMUNICATIONS 140.00 SUBSCRIPTION
GUS LLC 30.03 R&B SUPPL
CENTURYLINK 85.28 4 CORNERS REPEATER
CENTURYLINK 241.16 OFFICE PHONES
COCA-COLA OF CENTRAL SD/PIERRE 234.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO
COMMUNITY YOUTH INVOLVED, INC. 1666.67 JULY 2015 SUPPORT
CONE AG 4684.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO
COVE PLACE ROAD DISTRICT 2250.00 COVE ROAD DIST
SHELLY COWAN 376.39 4TH OF JULY RODEO - SUPPLIES
COWBOY COUNTRY STORES PIERRE 35.00 GOV BLDG SUPPL
BRENTON CRANE 2000.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO-START UP
DONNIE MOORE 2000.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO-BRONCS +
DOYLE MUSICK 180.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO-STEERS
DAKOTA DATA SHRED 71.40 DATA SHRED
VERNON DOCKTER 192.08 OVERPAID TAXES
PEGGY DOUGHERTY 64.50 COUNTY WELFARE DIST TRAINING
PHILENA EDWARDS 9.00 COUNTY WELFARE DIST TRAINING
EQUIPMENT BLADES INC 4095.29 R&B SUPPL
FACTOR 360 350.00 ANNUAL WEB SITE 5/2015-5/2016
WADE FISCHER 987.83 CRT APPT ATTRNY
FLEET SERVICES 2059.46 FUEL
FORT PIERRE FIRE DEPT 14962.50 3RD QTR PAYMENT
FORT PIERRE CITY 2557.37 UTILITIES
FORT PIERRE CITY 103144.11 DUE TO CITY OF FORT PIERRE
FOUR CORNERS FIRE DEPTMENT 4662.50 3RD QTR PAYMENT
ROGER A FULLER 412.20 DOE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ROGER A FULLER 1200.00 DOE HEALTH INSURNC-JUNE/JULY
*G & N CONSTRUCTION INC 13741.20 COURTHOUSE ELEVATOR PROJECT
GEORGE BIGGS 57.34 OVERPAID TAXES
GOLDEN WEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS 334.04 E-911
PAUL HANSEN 37.32 REFUND-OVERPAID TAXES
HOGEN'S HARDWARE HANK 285.30 FAIRGROUNDS REPAIRS & MAINT
HOGEN'S HARDWARE HANK 23.92 R&B SUPPL
HUGHES COUNTY FINANCE OFFICE 8720.00 MAY 2015 JAIL BILLING
INLAND TRUCK PARTS COMPANY 114.17 COMMERICAL REFUND
DANA IVERSEN 1960.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO
JIMMIE NICOLAUS 150.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO-JUDGE
JC OFFICE SUPPLY 72.86 FAIRGROUNDS SUPPL
JC OFFICE SUPPLY 61.99 R&B SUPPL
KARRIE GEFFRE 50.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO-TIMER
LOIS HALL LLP 1479.45 OVERPAID TAXES
LONESOME DOVE TRUCKING 2476.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO
LYNN'S DAKOTAMART 4321.66 4TH OF JULY RODEO SUPPL
THOMAS P MAHER 2617.16 JUNE 2015 EXPENSES
CURT MERRIMAN PRINTING 2019.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO
MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEMS INC 385.00 ROD EQUIPMENT RENT
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION 217.30 OFFICE INTERNET
MINNEHAHA CO TREASURERS OFFICE 495.66 JAIL BILLING
MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO 35.31 GOV BLDG NATURAL GAS
MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO 14.42 COUNTY SHOP NATURAL GAS
SCHMIDT SCHROYER & MORENO PC 36.00 QMHP
MELODY MUSICK 50.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO-TIMER
PAYDEN BELKHAM 100.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO-GOATS
BLAKE PAXTON 250.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO-ANNOUNCER
DARLIS D PERRY 600.00 ALCOHOL BLOOD TESTS
PETERSEN MOTORS INC 22.87 W&P SUPPL
CITY OF PIERRE 110.00 MAY 2015 MEDICAL DIRECTOR
PIERRE GOVERNORS WRESTLNG TEAM 300.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO
PITNEY BOWES INC 136.95 POSTAGE METER RENTAL
QUILL CORPORATION 768.92 AUD SUPPLY
ROGER NOVOTNY 312.96 OVERPAID TAXES
ROSEMARY ROUNDS 223.35 OVERPAID TAXES
ROBERT TOLTON 1032.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO
RIVER CITIES TRANSIT 16480.00 YEARLY TRANSIT FEE
ROBINS WATER CONDITIONING INC 86.00 GOV BLDG REPAIR & MAINT
ROBINS WATER CONDITIONING INC 24.80 R&B SUPPL
RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC 995.19 FAIRGROUNDS MAINT
RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC 415.39 R&B SUPPLY
SCOTT HOYT 2064.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO
SC HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 500.00 SPRAY HOARY CRESS
SC LADY BUFFS VOLLEYBALL 300.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO
STANLEY COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT 53979.25 3RD QTR PAYMENT
STANLEY COUNTY SCHOOL DIST 375499.72 DUE TO SC SCHOOL
STANLEY COUNTY TREASURER 5.00 ADMIN FEES
STANLEY COUNTY TREASURER 10.00 ADMIN FEES
JOAN BOOS SCHUELLER 1464.40 CRT APPT ATTRNY
SD ASS’N OF COUNTY OFFICIALS 110.00 DUE TO COUNTY ASSOC-$2
SD BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION 7.75 OFFICE LONG DISTANCE - BIT
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 140.00 ALCOHOL BLOOD TESTS
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 805.05 ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 21599.98 MV & VITALS
SD DEPT OF CORRECTIONS 203.64 FAIRGROUNDS MAINTENANCE
SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLIANCE 186.00 2009 FREIGHTLINER
KARA SEMMLER 261.00 CRT APPT ATTRNY
SERVALL UNIFORM/LINEN CO 82.46 R&B MAINT
SHARPE RENTALS, INC. 868.50 COMMERCIAL REFUND
SILVER SPUR 200.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO
SIOUX NATION OF FT PIERRE 18.75 GOV BLDG REPAIR & MAINT
STANLEY POST 20 AMERICAN LEGN 550.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO
STERN OIL CO INC 3497.30 R&B SUPPL
SUN MASTERS 265.00 R&B REPAIR & MAINT
TITAN MACHINERY 1291.12 R&B REPAIRS/MAINT/SUPPL
ULTRA INC 9684.70 OFFICE SUPPORT CONTRACT
US POSTAL SERVICE 38.00 CHN POST OFFICE BOX SRVC FEE
VAN DIEST SUPPLY COMPANY 8942.10 W&P SUPPL
WILLIAM DAVEY 200.00 4TH OF JULY RODEO-BULL FGHTER
WHEELHOUSE PLUMBING INC 5.45 R&B SUPPL
WW TIRE SERVICE INC 214.98 R&B REPAIR/MAINT/SUPPL
CORPORATE WAREHOUSE SUPPLY 1039.75 OFFICE SUPPLIES
XEROX CORPORATION 280.13 COPIER LEASE & COPIES
ZANDER AUTO PARTS 19.86 W&P SUPPL
ZANDER AUTO PARTS 973.37 R&B SUPPL
SALARIES BY OFFICE: Commissioners - $3,593.71; Auditor - $2,647.29; Treasurer - $4,212.17; States Attorney - $3,940.43; Custodial - $2,032.04; Director of Equalization - $4,885.56; Register of Deeds - $2,623.52; Coroner - $55.41; Road & Bridge - $19,640.73; Community Health/WIC Secretary - $1,854.05; Weed and Pest - $488.68; Fairgrounds - $2,579.31; Planning & Zoning - $125.85; Employee Health Insurance - $12,867.12; SD Retirement System, withheld and match - $6,988.84; Electronic Transfer; FICA, Medicare and Withholding Tax - $15,765.29
EXECUTIVE SESSION – Care of Poor, SDCL 28-13-1: Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Craig Heller, to go into Executive Session at 5:20 P.M. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Sonny Harrowa, to reconvene at 5:31 P.M. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
TREASURER/AUDITOR REPORTS: Treasurer Peggy Dougherty, presented the commissioners with the June business, which includes taxes collected, delinquent taxes and investments. Auditor Philena Edwards presented the commissioners with budget expenditure for the month of May.
Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Craig Heller, to approve the hiring of Deputy Treasurer Leigh Donnan at $13.00 per hour with 50¢ raise at 6 month, 12 month and 18 month plus any cost of living raise issued by the county, will do evaluation at 6 month. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Dana Iversen, to remove former Deputy Treasurer Dawn Sass from all bank accounts, ACH and execubank at First National Bank, Fort Pierre Branch. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Bob Voeltz, DAV Chapter 18: Bob Voeltz thanked the commissioners for the counties continued support. They were able to purchase a new van that takes local veterans to Fort Meade each month. Fiscal year 2012-2013 they made 221 trips with 385 veterans riding; Fiscal year 2014-2015 they made 132 trips with 492 veterans riding.
Gary Grittner – Thank you from the ‘Bring It Home” Committee. Update of the Depot: Gary Grittner thanked the Commissioners and the Highway Department for the load of gravel for the parking area at the Depot. They had a ‘soft’ opening during the All-School Reunion with a lot of positive comments. There is still work being done, it isn’t ADA compliant yet, so it isn’t guide ready yet. Gary also thanked the court services for the helpers who hauled and laid all the brick walk-way. It looks nice and adds to the history.
Deb Schiefelbein – Update on the Log Cabin: The Log Cabin and the Sansarc School have been painted, the wagon has been stained, the trees are cleaned up and the grass is looking good.
The Log Cabin, school and the jail were open during the All-School Reunion and they received a lot of positive feed-back.
They would like another application on the lawn, and the log cabin has had water in the basement from the recent rains. They have been pumping 15-20 gallons of water out every day since June 6. Either another sump-pump needs to be installed, a concrete valley gutter or a curb and gutter needs to be put along the elementary schools’ new parking lot.
Another project of Debs’ is Cedar Hill Cemetery. It is getting cleaned up and being taken care of. It too is looking nice.
Deb thanked the Commissioners for their continued support.
Planning & Zoning – Re-Zoning Thorn & Bjorklund: Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Craig Heller, to approve the re-zoning Plat of 1806 Storage Lot, 6 acres from Ag to Rural Commercial Ag to build a storage unit for boats. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION 2015-14
PLAT OF 1806 STORAGE LOT, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1D & LOT 2, CHANTIER VIEW ESTATES, LYING IN THE; SE4 SW4, SW4 SW4 & THE SW4 SE4 ALL IN SECTION 8; THE S2 NE4 THE NW4 N & E OF HIGHWAY & THE SE4 LYING N & E OF HIGHWAY EXCEPT THE SE4 SE4 SE4 ALL IN SECTION 17, T6N, 29E BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN, STANLEY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PLAT OF 1806 STORAGE LOT, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1D & LOT 2, CHANTIER VIEW ESTATES, LYING IN THE; SE4 SW4, SW4 SW4 & THE SW4 SE4 ALL IN SECTION 8; THE S2 NE4 THE NW4 N & E OF HIGHWAY & THE SE4 LYING N & E OF HIGHWAY EXCEPT THE SE4 SE4 SE4 ALL IN SECTION 17, T6N, 29E BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN, STANLEY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
WHEREAS, the plat of the above described property has been executed according to statue, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the County Commission, in and for Stanley County, does hereby approve the said Plat of 1806 Storage Lot, being a subdivision of Lot 1D & LOT 2, Chantier View Estates, lying in the; SE4 SW4, SW4 SW4 & the SW4 SE4 all in Section 8; the S2 NE4 the NW4 N & E of highway & the SE4 lying N & E of highway except the SE4 SE4 SE4 all in Section 17, T6N, 29E B.H.M., Stanley County, South Dakota.
Dated this 7th day of July, 2015.
BOARD OF STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Scott Deal, Chairman
I, Philena Edwards, Auditor of Stanley County, do hereby certify that at an official meeting on July 7, 2015, the County Commissioners did by resolution approve Plat of 1806 Storage Lot, being a subdivision of Lot 1D & LOT 2, Chantier View Estates, lying in the; SE4 SW4, SW4 SW4 & the SW4 SE4 all in Section 8; the S2 NE4 the NW4 N & E of highway & the SE4 lying N & E of highway except the SE4 SE4 SE4 all in Section 17, T6N, 29E B.H.M., Stanley County, South Dakota.
(SEAL) Philena Edwards, Auditor
Roger Fuller stated he will start in the southeast corner to re-assess the county.
Motion by Craig Heller, second by Dana Iversen, to approve Plat Resolution 2015-10. All voted Aye. Motion Carried
RESOLUTION 2015-10
PLAT OF LOT A IN THE NW4 AND LOT A IN THE SW4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 27 EAST OF THE BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN, STANLEY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PLAT OF LOT A IN THE NW4 AND LOT A IN THE SW4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 27 EAST OF THE BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN, Stanley County, South Dakota.
WHEREAS, the plat of the above described property has been executed according to statue, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the County Commission, in and for Stanley County, does hereby approve the said plat of LOT A in the NW4 & Lot A in the SW4 of Section 1, T7N, R27E of the B.H.M., Stanley County, South Dakota.
Dated this 7th day of July, 2015.
BOARD OF STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Scott Deal, Chairman
I, Philena Edwards, Auditor of Stanley County, do hereby certify that at an official meeting on July 7, 2015, the County Commissioners did by resolution approve the plat of LOT A in the NW4 & Lot A in the SW4 of Section 1, T7N, R27E of the B.H.M., Stanley County, South Dakota.
(SEAL) Philena Edwards, Auditor
Motion by Craig Heller, second by Dana Iversen, to approve Plat Resolution 2015-11. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION 2015-11
PLAT OF LOT A, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SE4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 27 EAST OF THE BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN, STANLEY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PLAT OF LOT A, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SE4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 27 EAST OF THE BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN, Stanley County, South Dakota.
WHEREAS, the plat of the above described property has been executed according to statue, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the County Commission, in and for Stanley County, does hereby approve the said plat of LOT A, a subdivision of the SE4 of Section 2, T7N, R27E of the B.H.M., Stanley County, South Dakota.
Dated this 7th day of July, 2015.
BOARD OF STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Scott Deal, Chairman
I, Philena Edwards, Auditor of Stanley County, do hereby certify that at an official meeting on July 7, 2015, the County Commissioners did by resolution approve the plat of LOT A, a subdivision of the SE4 of Section 2, T7N, R27E of the B.H.M., Stanley County, South Dakota.
(SEAL) Philena Edwards, Auditor
Motion by Craig Heller, second by Dana Iversen, to approve Plat Resolution 2015-12. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION 2015-12
PLAT OF LOT A, A SUBDIVISION OF THE NE4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 27 EAST OF THE BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN, STANLEY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PLAT OF LOT A, A SUBDIVISION OF THE NE4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 27 EAST OF THE BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN, Stanley County, South Dakota.
WHEREAS, the plat of the above described property has been executed according to statue, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the County Commission, in and for Stanley County, does hereby approve the said plat of LOT A, a subdivision of the NE4 of Section 11, T7N, R27E of the B.H.M., Stanley County, South Dakota.
Dated this 7th day of July, 2015.
BOARD OF STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Scott Deal, Chairman
I, Philena Edwards, Auditor of Stanley County, do hereby certify that at an official meeting on July 7, 2015, the County Commissioners did by resolution approve the plat of LOT A, a subdivision of the NE4 of Section 11, T7N, R27E of the B.H.M., Stanley County, South Dakota.
(SEAL) Philena Edwards, Auditor
Motion by Craig Heller, second by Dana Iversen, to approve Plat Resolution 2015-13. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION 2015-13
PLAT OF LOT A, A SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 27 EAST OF THE BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN, STANLEY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PLAT OF LOT A, A SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 27 EAST OF THE BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN, Stanley County, South Dakota.
WHEREAS, the plat of the above described property has been executed according to statue, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the County Commission, in and for Stanley County, does hereby approve the said plat of LOT A, a subdivision of Section 12, T7N, R27E of the B.H.M., Stanley County, South Dakota.
Dated this 7th day of July, 2015.
BOARD OF STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Scott Deal, Chairman
I, Philena Edwards, Auditor of Stanley County, do hereby certify that at an official meeting on July 7, 2015, the County Commissioners did by resolution approve the plat of LOT A, a subdivision of Section 12, T7N, R27E of the B.H.M., Stanley County, South Dakota.
(SEAL) Philena Edwards, Auditor
Bob Stoeser – Section Line: Bob Stoeser would like to have a Section Line closed. Section Line 33 is a one (1) mile road built by Leon Haskins years ago. The owners on either side uses it for their own farming use. All the property owners surrounding it would like it to be closed to the public, this road does not go anywhere except a field.
After a petition is filed in the Auditors office, a public hearing will be set and held. The board will then determine if the public interest will be better served by such proposal.
Leimbach Development & VIB Enterprises – Drainage: The properties have been surveyed. The survey shows the property line has moved from all the water and mud run off.
The Commissioners are all in agreeance that the neighbor’s property is encroaching onto Leimbach Development and VIB Enterprises property. The natural flow of water has been blocked by man-made devices, therefore, nature has moved the hill onto the neighbors land.
Emergency Management & Disaster – Rob Fines: The wind storm that came through the area on June 22, 2015, left a trail of damage countywide. Due to the fact that it affected multiple counties in South Dakota, it is suggested that each county declare their county a disaster to try to receive assistance from FEMA.
Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve Resolution 2015-09, Declaring Stanley County a Disaster. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
STANLEY COUNTY
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-09
RESOLUTION DECLARING A DISASTER
WHEREAS Stanley County, South Dakota sustained severe damage due to a devastating storm with high winds and heavy rain in the early morning hours of June 22, 2015, which damaged buildings and grain bins, downed trees and electrical power transmission lines and utility poles, resulting in localized power outages; and
WHEREAS local communities and governmental entities have responded to the needs of their residents by providing storm cleanup and response equipment and personnel; and
WHEREAS area utility companies and power cooperatives, specifically West Central Electric Cooperative, have committed all available resources and taken all possible actions to alleviate the existing emergency; and
WHEREAS the total costs for storm repair are not yet fully known but estimated to be extreme and local resources are not adequate to cope with the situation; and
WHEREAS the resulting damage and destruction endangered and threatened the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the financial stability of the local governing units and the utility companies and power cooperatives generally; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Stanley County Commissioners does hereby declare a storm disaster emergency and respectfully requests the Governor of the State of South Dakota to declare Stanley County a Disaster area and to request a Presidential Declaration of Disaster in order that assistance from state and federal agencies may be made available to local governmental entities, electric and other utility companies, residents and communities affected.
Dated this 7th day of July 2015.
Scott Deal, Chairman
Stanley County Commission
ATTEST:
Philena Edwards, Auditor
Stanley County, South Dakota
The three new warning sirens were purchased through a Homeland Security Grant by Stanley County. One of the warning sirens has been placed on Frontier Road, the other two were given to the City of Fort Pierre to replace two old existing ones.
Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Dennis Booth, to approve the transfer of two warning sirens from Stanley County to the City of Fort Pierre. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Fort Pierre Fire Department – Cody Lengkeek – New Fire Hall-Station #2: The fire department would like to get started on the new fire hall. They need 6 ½ feet of fill dirt to get Lot 48 to elevation, would the county be willing to donate fill dirt from the Buffalo Pit? The Commission suggested a different lot. Lot 47 would be a better lot, less fill, better access. Cody Lengkeek stated that he would present this proposal to their committee to make sure the switching of lots will work for the fire department’s needs.
Highway Department – Kelly McCollam: Ed Briggs, Haakon County Commissioner called Kelly McCollam to apologize for the lack of maintenance of Stanley County roads that Haakon County is responsible for per our agreement. A letter will be drafted by Stanley County ending that agreement.
The highway department has been blading roads as soon as it is done raining. They have been pulling the shoulders to make a crown.
They have been hauling gravel on Walker Road to the phone booth. Tim Olson’s road and the first 3 miles of Sansarc Road need gravel also. The wash-out on Wacy Kirkpatrick’s road has been fixed.
The county sustained over $300,000 damage from the wind storm on June 22, 2015. Pat Prince finished spraying for Hoary Cress weeds. Dani’s Thistle Spraying finished spraying for weeds July 1, 2015, everything was mowed before they sprayed.
Also, we need to get the royalty fees paid for the gravel out of the Gertonson Pit.
Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Sonny Harrowa, to pay Miller/Mathews royalty fees, 31,527 ton at 55¢ per ton of gravel for a total of $17,339.85. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Abatement – River Bluff Estates LLC: Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Craig Heller, to approve abatement of Rec #8606 in the amount of $417.04, mobile home was moved out of county in 2013. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Craig Heller, to approve abatement of Rec #9682 in the amount of $1,319.66, taxed twice. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Dennis Booth, to approve abatement of Rec #9684 in the amount of 568.88, taxed twice. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Dana Iversen, to approve abatement of Rec #9399 in the amount of $407.08, mobile home moved out of county 2012. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Motion by Craig Heller, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve abatement of Rec #9779 in the amount of $1,439.54, mobile home in dealer inventory. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Fairgrounds – 4th of July Rodeo: Casey Cowan and the Fairgrounds Board received a lot of positive comments about the rodeo. Some of the comments were about the local participants and how it was nice to see people they know. The wagon rides for the kids was a nice touch and all the kids seem to have a good time. The Fairgrounds Board feel they have accomplished a lot this year by getting more community involved and participating.
The Board thanked Phil Edwards for all her hard work, before, during and after the event and Sonny Harrowa and Craig Heller for their help during the rodeo.
The board had two members step down do to time commitments, Shane Ludemann and Carson Carlisle. The board appointed two new members; Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Craig Heller to approve the appointment of Clayton Etzkorn and Cody Ramsey to the Fairgrounds Board. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Projects being considered: stall fronts, an implement for working arena, spray foam insulation to seal area under grandstands to keep pests out, crow’s nest for east arena (a group is looking at possibly doing this for a community project, we pay for materials), working to get an assessment of the electrical situation for the camping spots, under the grandstands and in barn areas, barn repairs and stalls, livestock return alley and cover for east arena bleachers. And the drainage by the barns needs to be fixed.
Did find some nylon/mesh stall nets, these will be for the purpose of gates for the stalls. They would like to get them ordered and installed before the Central SD 4-H Rodeo on August 1, 2015.
Motion by Craig Heller, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve the purchase of 320 nylon/mesh stall gates in the amount of $5,706.52. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Craig Heller, to approve the purchase of material for the east arena crow’s nest. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
The Board is looking into a Grant for recreational purpose to try to replace the oldest, worst-shape barn.
Courthouse Security Software: The Courthouse Security Software needs to be updated this year. We are waiting for final cost, but estimated to be $3,500 to $4,000. Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Dennis Booth, to approve the purchase of security software. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
WIC Contract: Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve the signing of the FY2016 WIC contract with SD Department of Health. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
PILT: The Department of the Interior issued payments to eligible local governments under the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program. The PILT program compensates local jurisdictions for Federal lands administered by agencies within the Department and on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers. The PILT payments may be used for any governmental purpose, including important community services such as emergency response, public schools and roads. Since counties and other local jurisdictions are prohibited from taxing Federal lands, annual PILT payments help to defray costs associated with maintaining services that support these lands within their boundaries.
Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Craig Heller, to approve the split of PILT as follows; Stanley County School - $109,635.00; County General - $85,559.15; Fire - $5,569.46; Rd & Br - $14,756.87; Courthouse - $3,749.52. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
County Employee Health Insurance: Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Craig Heller, to approve the renewal of Dakotacare Health Insurance for eligible county employees. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Courthouse Cooling/Heating System: Leidholt McNeeley & Leidholt are installing units on the second floor of the courthouse. Things are going smoothly and they are ahead of schedule and should be done in a week.
Update on Courthouse Elevator Project: G&N Construction is moving along on the new elevator. Once the elevator company installs the elevator, it is projected to take about two weeks before the completion of the project.
Raises: Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Dennis Booth, to approve Nancy Lemieux, DOE, her 18 month 50¢ raise as of June 26, 2015; Kirby O’Dea, Highway, his one year 50¢ raise as of July 2, 2015; and Cort Riggle, Highway, his one year 50¢ raise as of July 22, 2015. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Auditor’s Office: The Auditor’s Office will be closed July 17-20, 2015, because the auditor will be out of town.
Adjourn: Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Craig Heller, to adjourn at 8:50 P.M. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
ATTEST: BOARD OF STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
(SEAL)
Philena Edwards, Auditor Scott Deal, Chairman