Proceedings

Fall River County Unapproved Minutes of December 29, 2022
The Fall River Board of County Commissioners met in special session on December 29, 2022. Present: Joe Allen, Les Cope, Joe Falkenburg, Heath Greenough, Deb Russell and Sue Ganje.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given, and the meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
The agenda was reviewed for conflicts; none were noted. All motions recorded in these minutes were passed by unanimous vote, unless otherwise stated. The full context of the meeting can be found on the county website under Commissioners at http://fallriver.sdcounties.org, or, under Fall River County Commission, SD at http://www.YouTube.com.
Motion made by Allen, seconded by Russell, to approve the agenda as written.
No applications for county assistance or death expenses were presented to the Board.
The supplement and contingency hearing was held. Motion made by Russell, seconded by Allen, to approve the following resolution:
FALL RIVER COUNTY RESOLUTION #2022-60
Supplemental Budget 2022, #5
Contingency Transfer 2022, #6
 WHEREAS, SDCL 7-21-22 provides that the Board of County Commissioners may adopt a supplemental budget, and whereas, as due and legal notice has been given, the following Supplements to expenditures and revenues for December 29, 2022 be approved as follows: General Fund: Auditor Equipment 10100X4340141, $141.00; Auditor Salary 10100X4110141, $13,477.83; Auditor Retirement 10100X4130141, $450.00; Auditor FICA 10100X4120141, $573.75; Treasurer’s Salary 10100X4110142, $9,000.00; Treasurer’s Retirement 10100X4130142, $540.00; Treasurer’s FICA 10100X4120142, $688.50; Treasurer’s Professional Services 10100X4220142, $1,891.50; Treasurer’s Equipment 10100X4340142, $3,959.27; GIS Salary 10100X4110170, $1,500.00; GIS Retirement 10100X4130170, $90.00; GIS FICA 10100X4120170, $114.75; St Attorney Salary 10100X4110151, $20,681.59; St Attorney Retirement 10100X4130151, $270.00; St Attorney FICA 10100X4120151, $344.25; Building Salary 10100X4110161, $4,500.00; Building Retirement 10100X4130161, $270.00; Building FICA 10100X4120161, $344.25; Hwy Fund: Hwy Admin Salary 20100X4110310, $3,000.00; Hwy Admin Retirement 20100X4130310, $180.00; Hwy Admin FICA 20100X4120310, $229.50; Hwy Admin Repair 20100X4250310, $1,890.37; Hwy Salary 20100X4110311, $13,500.00; Hwy Retirement 20100X4130311, $810.00; Hwy FICA 20100X4120311, $1,032.75; Hwy Equipment 20100X4340311, $77,053.40; Court Appointed Attorney 10100X4260153, $29,812.04; Abuse and Neglect 10100X4260154, $1,133.83; Building Utilities 10100X4280161, $11,578.14; Cannabis Permit 10100R3290200, $3,000.00; ARPA Grant 10100R3310450, $651,961.00; Mosquito Grant 10100R3310900, $8,365.35; State Grant 10100R3340100, $22,858.25; Charges for Goods 10100R3410900, $86,389.00; Redeposit Prior Year 10100R3690450, $11,985.12; Transfers In 10100R3710000, $397506.50; Reimburse Insurance 10100R3730200, $65,049.94; State Hwy Rebate Program 20100R3340500, $56,918.00; Special Hwy 14% 20100R3350200, $110,291.80; 63.75% of 4% 20100R3350110, $39,018.19; Reimburse Road Maintenance 20100R3430120, $16,898.51; Reimburse Hwy Insurance 20100R3690200, $48,336.17; Transfers In 20100R3710000, $206,500.00; Sale of County Property 20100R3740100, $10,100.00; RAI Grant 20100R3359900, $70,987.26. Means of finance to be cash and cash for revenues received, and
WHEREAS, SDCL 7-21-32.2 provides that the Board of County Commissioners may adopt a transfer appropriation from the contingency budget to other appropriations, which are insufficient, a contingency transfer shall be approved and adopted to the following Departments: Emergency Management Phone 22600X4280222, $85.35; Register of Deeds M & P 25000X4220163, $75.00; VSO Salary 10100X4110165, $291.04; Juvenile Care 10100X4272215, $290.00; Mental Illness 10100X4221445, $1,291.88; Hwy Equipment 20100X4340311, $21,451.04
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners to adopt the Supplemental Budget #5 and Contingency Transfer #6 for 2022.
Dated at Fall River County, South Dakota this 29th day of December 2022.
/s/Joe Falkenburg
Fall River County Board of Commissioners
Attest:
/s/Sue Ganje
Fall River County Auditor’s Office
Bob Evans, Sheriff, reported to the Board that there are 7 males and 4 females in the Fall River County Jail, with 1 male and 1 female in the Pennington County Jail, for a total of 13 inmates.
Motion made by Allen, seconded by Russell, to approve hiring for Jessica Frevert, 24/7, $16.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2022.
The Board gave Sheriff Evans best wishes on his upcoming retirement.
Motion by Russell, seconded by Greenough, to approve the minutes of December 15, 2022.
Allen Schaefer, Department of Legislative Audit, reported to the Board about the 2020 – 2021 Audit Entrance Conference and introduced trainee Cassie Chase.
Randy Seiler, Highway Superintendent, met with the Board. Motion made by Russell, seconded by Allen, to approve the following Golden West Applications for Permit to Occupy County Highway Right-of-Way:
Right-of-Way located from approximately 4500’ south of the intersection of E Ardmore Rd. & Black Banks Rd. to the east side of Black Banks Rd. south of the driveway to 30088 Black Banks Rd, project number T22481.
Right-of-Way located from an existing vault near junction of Commodore Rd. and E South Shore Rd. to the cul-de-sac at the end of E South Shore Rd, project number T22475.
Right-of-Way located from the fenceline south of the driveway 28423 Old Hwy 79 to an existing vault approximately 390’ north of said fenceline, project number T22505.
Right-of-Way located from the north property line of 13292 N Angostura Road to a new vault at the south property line of 13296 N Angostura Rd, Project Number T22515.
Motion made by Cope, seconded by Russell, to approve the yearend reimbursement to the Highway Department for fuel used or work performed as follows: Sheriff’s Department for $3,690.20; Weed and Pest Office for $61.95; Emergency Management for $102.28; and Director of Equalization for $25.51.
Fuel and propane quotes were presented as follows:
12/20/2022 - Propane Quotes Hot Springs - 1,000-Gal Propane,
Hi-D-Way: $2.39/gallon
Nelson’s Oil and Gas: $2.57/gallon
Dakota Propane: No Bid
12/20/22 - Propane Quotes Edgemont - 500-Gal Propane
Hi-D-Way: $2.39/gallon
Nelson’s Oil and Gas: $2.57/gallon
MG Oil: No Bid
12/12/2022 - Fuel Quotes - 8,000-Gal 50/50 Blend Diesel
Nelson’s Oil and Gas: $3.69/gallon
Hi-D-Way: No Bid
MG Oil: No Bid
Motion made by Russell, seconded by Allen, to accept the low bid from Hi-D-Way at $2.39 per gallon for 1,000 gallons of propane at the Hot Springs Shop, for a total amount of $2,390.00 and the low bid from Hi-D-Way at $2.39 per gallon for 500 gallons of propane for the Edgemont Shop, for a total amount of $1,195.00.
Motion made by Russell, seconded by Allen, to accept the low and only bid from Nelson’s Oil and Gas at $3.69 per gallon, for 8,000 gallons of 50/50 blend diesel, for a total amount of $29,520.00.
Seiler updated the Board that all roads have been opened after the last storm and that the Oelrichs area had been hit the worst. Extra blades were brought in and roads were widened. Discussion was held on cleaning ditches out because of blowing dirt and an individual creating issues. The Board recommended that Seiler stay on top of the problem. Further discussion was held on was held on snow removal and what roads were being opened first.
Motion made by Russell, seconded by Greenough, to approve the bills as follows:
General Fund: American Family Assurance, American Family Assurance, $829.75; Amazon Capital Services, Supplies, $1,819.63; Audra Hill Consulting,Inc, Mi Qmhp Evaluation, $90.30; Cura Hospitality, Inmate Meals, $11,416.24; A-Z Shredding Inc, Shredding, $69.80; Black Hills Carpet &, Carpet Cleaning, $391.09; Black Hills Chemical, Supply, $74.08; Bq & Associates, P.C., Llo, Garnishment, $131.00; Black Hills Energy, Utility, $3,529.59; Bomgaars Supply, Uniform Allowance, $248.96; Boston Mutual Life Ins Co, Life Insurance, $32.76; Century Business Leasing, Copier Lease/Usage/Meter, $1,231.15; Cheyenne Sanitation, Sanitation Collectio, $376.73; Colbath & Sperlich, Pc, Juv, $1,090.20; Correct Rx Pharmacy Serv., Inmate Pharmacy, $123.51; Cps Technology Solutions, Ibm Harware Maintena, $2,550.00; Credit Collection Bureau, Collections, $1,281.15; Culligan Soft Water, Rental/Supply, $223.50; Delta Dental Plan Of Sd, Delta Dental, $2,797.24; Dept Of Legislative Audit, Legislative Audit, $12,480.00; Div Of Child Support, Child Support, $437.50; Eftps, Eftps Payroll Taxes, $53,916.20; Election Systems & Soft, Election Supply, $2,387.25; En-Tech Llc, Fumigation, $250.00; Executive Mgmt Finance, B.I.T. Network, $42.50; Fall River Auto Supply, Part, $11.42; Fall River Health Service, Inmate Medical, $128.80; Fitzgerald, John, Conflict Attorney, $103.02; Fall River County Herald, Publication, $550.53; Galls, Supply, $69.23; Golden West Technologies, It Support/Contract, $6,668.74; Golden West, Phone Bill/Long Dist, $2,151.05; Hageman, Wayne, Mileage, $8.82; Heimgartner, Paula, Mileage, $16.32; Heavy Highway Fringe, Insurance Fees, $555.00; Hobart Sales & Service, Repair, $341.67; Hope Counseling Center, Qmhp/Mi Evaluation, $600.00; Hot Springs Ace Hardware, Supply, $618.62; Hot Springs Automotive, Supply, $4.79; City Of Hot Springs, City Water Bill, $746.37; Hunt, Karen Paige, Qmhp/Mi Evaluation, $113.80; Hustead Law Office, P.C., Caaf/Juv, $28,296.61; Iowa Laborers District, Health Insurance, $25,451.00; Jacqueline K Perli, Court Reporter, $38.00; Liuna Laborers Local 620, Union Dues, $324.00; Marco, Copier Lease, $192.66; Mastel, Bruce, Database Setup & Monitoring, $35.00; Mastercard, County Credit Card, $1,699.68; Matthew Bender & Co Inc, Sd Court Rules Law Books, $152.43; Mcglumphy, Erin, Mileage Reimbursement, $550.81; Messerli & Kramer, Garnishment, $493.84; Microfilm Imaging Systems, Scanning Equipment Lease, $145.00; Nationwide Retirement Sol, Nationwide Retirement, $700.00; Nelsons Oil & Gas Inc., Propane/Hwy Fuel, $515.29; Quadient Finance Usa, Inc, Postage, $627.37; New York Life Insurance, New York Life Insurance, $65.00; Norton,Tina, Contract Nurse Inmate, $1,475.00; Novotny, Robert, Mileage, $21.00; Child Support Payment Cnt, Child Support, $655.00; O’Neill, Justin, Caaf, $1,960.03; Onsite First Aid, Llc, First Aid/Supply, $916.59; Pennington County Jail, Inmate Housing/Transport, $7,177.84; Quill Corporation, Supplies, $115.50; Reliance Standard Life, Vision Plan, $365.60; Rapid City Fire Dept, Hazmat, $1,964.81; City Of Rapid City, Blood Analysis, $280.00; Sd Department Of Health, Blood Draw Analysis, $515.00; Sd Dept Of Revenue, Auto/Mi State Remitt, $119.19; Sd Dept Of Revenue & Reg, 2023 Association Due, $537.50; Sd Dept Of Revenue & Reg, Wrong Vendor/Void, $-537.50; Sd Retirement System, Sdrs Contribution, $27,798.08; Sd State Attorney Assoc, Association Dues 2023, $537.50; Servall, Rugs And Mats Service, $1,467.54; Skinner, Matthew L. Pc, Caaf, $1,666.50; Software Services Inc, Software Services, $924.00; Southern Hills Law Pllc, Caaf/Juv, $2,224.13; Stevens Automotive, Service/Maintenance, $476.66; Timeclock Plus, Llc, Time Clock Annual License, $3,798.92; Ttech Transcendent Tech., Annual Software Maintenance, $8,933.00; Wendell’s Garage, Service, $158.68; Thomson Reuters, Monthly Subscription, $148.00; Western Sd Juv Serv Ctr, Juvenile Services, $290.00; Wilson Electric, Supply, $3.06; Sides, John, Mileage, $151.20; Mraz, Jennifer, Mileage, $51.00; Wyatt, Jerry, Mileage, $105.00; Commissioners, December Salaries, $4,100.00; Auditor’s Office, December Salaries, $20,715.41; Auditor’s Office, Overtime, $46.70; Auditor’s Office, Essential Pay, $7,500.00; Treasurer’s Office, December Salaries, $1,678.27; Treasurer’s Office, Overtime, $132.13; Treasurer’s Office, Essential Pay, $7,500.00; State’s Attorney Office, December Salaries, $15,202.23; State’s Attorney Office, Overtime, $819.36; State’s Attorney Office, Essential Pay, $4,500.00; Maintenance, December Salaries, $9,973.82; Maintenance, Overtime, $85.26; Maintenance, Essential Pay, $4,500.00; Assessor’s Office, December Salaries, $16,637.51; Assessor’s Office, Overtime, $4.88; Assessor’s Office, Essential Pay, $9,000.00; Register Of Deed’s Office, December Salaries, $9,411.33; Register Of Deed’s Office, Essential Pay, $4,500.00; Veteran’s Service Office, December Salaries, $4,143.36; Veteran’s Service Office, Essential Pay, $1,500.00; Gis Office, December Salaries, $4,090.15; Gis Office, Essential Pay, $1,500.00; Sheriff, December Salaries, $31,499.43; Sheriff, Overtime, $2,989.96; Sheriff, Essential Pay, $12,000.00; Jail, December Salaries, $27,955.53; Jail, December Salaries, $2,100.04; Jail, Essential Pay, $10,500.00; Coroner, December Salaries, $600.00; Nurse, December Salaries, $1,862.17; Weed & Pest Office, December Salaries, $5,103.44; Weed & Pest Office, Essential Pay, $1,500.00; Total For General Fund: $457,744.81
County Road & Bridge: American Family Assurance, American Family Assurance, $365.50; Black Hills Electric, Utility, $18.68; Bill’s Heating, Propane, $3,179.66; Black Hills Energy, Utility, $663.45; Blessing, Brett, Clothing Allowance, $289.99; Bomgaars, Supply/Clothing Allowance, $523.58; Butler Machinery Co., Inventory Supply/Warranty, $10,172.59; Cheyenne Sanitation, Sanitation Collection, $79.00; Costa, Samuel, Clothing Allowance, $22.02; City Of Edgemont, City Of Edgemont Water, $84.10; Dakota Fluid Power Inc, Repair, $262.00; Delta Dental Plan Of Sd, Delta Dental, $591.98; Floyd’s Truck Center, Part, $72.76; Eftps, Eftps Payroll Taxes, $13,457.19; Fall River Auto Supply, Supply, $188.16; Forward Distributing, Supply, $30.50; Golden West Technologies, It Support/Contract, $8.50; Golden West, Phone Bill/Long Distance, $259.31; Heavy Highway Fringe, Insurance Fees, $165.00; Simon Contractors Of Sd, Chip & Salt Mix, $1,558.64; Hot Springs Automotive, Supplies, $1,238.21; City Of Hot Springs, City Water Bill, $57.68; Iowa Laborers District, Health Insurance, $6,762.00; Liuna Laborers Local 620, Union Dues, $243.00; Mastercard, County Credit Card, $196.79; Miles, Jay, Clothing Allowance, $22.03; Nelson’s Oil & Gas Inc., Propane/Hwy Fuel, $29,531.07; Newman Signs Inc., Signage, $512.58; Northern Truck Equip, Repair/Service, $30,402.00; Reliance Standard Life, Vision Plan, $65.00; Sd Retirement System, Sdrs Contribution, $7,383.06; Seiler, Randy, Cell Phone Reimbursement, $75.00; Singh Contracting Inc., Repair, $22,377.27; Sd Supplement Retirement, Supplemental Retirement, $40.00; Highway Department, December Salaries, $41,279.98; Highway Department, Overtime, $3,748.73; Highway Department, Essential Pay, $16,500.00; Total County Road & Bridge: $192,427.01
911 Surcharge Reimbursement: American Family Assurance, American Family Assurance, $67.21; Amazon Capital Services, Supplies, $77.60; Century Business Leasing, Copier Lease & Meter, $74.24; Credit Collection Bureau, Collections, $302.86; Delta Dental Plan Of Sd, Delta Dental, $317.54; Eftps, Eftps Payroll Taxes, $5,950.73; Golden West Technologies, It Support/Contract, $25.50; Golden West, Phone Bill/Long Distance, $772.20; Heavy Highway Fringe, Insurance Fees, $60.00; Iowa Laborers District, Health Insurance, $2,486.50; Liuna Laborers Local 620, Union Dues, $27.00; Mastercard, County Credit Card, $6.00; Reliance Standard Life, Vision Plan, $7.48; Rushmore Communications, Dispatch Radio Update, $11,100.74; Sd Retirement System, Sdrs Contribution, $3,117.46; Dispatch, December Salaries, $16,981.64; Dispatch, Overtime, $2,847.34; Dispatch, Essential Pay, $6,000.00; Total For 911 Surcharge Reimbursement: $50,222.04
Emergency Management: Diamond Automotive, Vehicle Maintenance, $1,120.99; Eftps, Eftps Payroll Taxes, $2,019.44; Golden West Technologies, It Support/Contract, $8.50; Golden West, Phone Bill/Long Dist, $146.15; Marco, Copier Lease, $38.90; Mastercard, County Credit Card, $174.92; Sd Retirement System, Sdrs Contribution, $815.42; Fr Emergency Management Office, December Salaries, $5,433.22; Fr Emergency Management Office, Essential Pay, $1,500.00; Total For Emergency Management, $11,257.54; L.E.P.C. Grant (Fed/State Grants): Jensen, Ed, Spotter, $60.00; Bastian, Tracy, Pilot, $100.00; Total For L.E.P.C. Grant (Fed/State Grants): $160.00
24/7 Sobriety Fund: Drug Tests In Bulk, Supply, $1,350.00; Eftps, Eftps Payroll Taxes, $513.62; Intoximeters, Supply, $325.00; Intoximeters, Void, $-325.00; 24/7 Office, December Salaries, $3,357.00; 24/7 Office, Essential Pay, $1,125.00; Total For 24/7 Sobriety Fund: $6,345.62
M & P Relief: Microfilm Imaging Systems, Scanning Equipment Lease, $75.00; Total For M & P Relief Fund: $75.00
Total Paid Between 12/2/22 And 12/29/22: $718,072.00
Public comment was heard from Kevin Dalton about Medical Cannibas dispensaries not happening within the County and more County involvement. Additional comments were heard from Lily Heidebrink, Director of Equalization, to advise the Board that Cody Romey was unable to complete training requirements and Kim Allen with some information about medical cannibas.
Motion made by Russell, seconded by Greenough, to approve the general fund surplus analysis, with $365,750.00 going to the jail and $365,750.00 going to gravel.
Lance Russell, State’s Attorney, reported to the Board about possible amendments to the Ordinance #2021-01 Amended, regarding Medical Cannibas. The Board will set a hearing at the January 5, 2023 meeting for some time in February to allow for more time to have things done correctly.
Motion made by Greenough, seconded by Allen, to enter into executive session as per SDCL 1-25-1 (1) for personnel purposes, as per SDCL 1-25-1 (3) for legal purposes and as per SDCL 1-25-1 (4) for negotiations at 10:24 a.m.
The Board came out of executive session at 11:02 a.m.
Motion by Russell, seconded by Allen, to adjourn at 11:03 a.m.
/s/Joe Falkenburg
Joe Falkenburg, Chairman
Board of Fall River County Commissioners
Attest:
/s/Sue Ganje, Auditor
Sue Ganje, Fall River County Auditor
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