The Brookings County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session
on Tuesday, February 11, 2003, with the following members present: Emil
Klavetter, Deanna Santema, Don Larson, Dennis Falken, and Mary Negstad.
Also present: Stephanie Vogel, Kelly Bakken, David Rusten, Cheryl Anderson,
Clyde Calhoon, and Todd Struwe.
Chairperson Emil Klavetter called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA / MINUTES
Motion by Negstad, seconded by Falken, to approve the agenda
for February 11, 2003 meeting as amended. All voting “Aye.” Motion
by Falken, seconded by Santema, to approve the minutes for the February
4, 2003 meeting approved as mailed. All voting “Aye.”
COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Falken reported on County Day in Pierre, SD and the Sioux
Valley District Meeting. Commissioner Larson reported on the
Swiftel Center Board meeting. Commissioner Negstad reported on the
Brookings Area Transit Authority meeting, Sioux Valley District meeting,
1921 Building Transfer Group meeting, and County Day in Pierre, SD. Commissioner
Santema reported on the County Day in Pierre, SD, Sioux Valley District
meeting, Planning Session, East Central Mental Health meeting, and a meeting
with Highway Superintendent, Ted Eggebraaten.Commissioner Klavetter reported
on the First District Planning meeting, County Day in Pierre, SD, 1921
Building Transfer Group meeting, Sioux Valley District meeting, and the
Extension Board meeting.
CLAIMS
Motion by Santema, seconded by Negstad, to approve the following claims.
All voting “Aye.” Allied Oil & Supply, tire $280.00; Antonio
Aragon, translation $50.00; Eugene Beckman & Sons, saw/parts/labor
$1,040.34; Bierschbach Equipment, valve $56.83; Boyer Ford Truck, wiper
arm $65.82; Bozied Oil, car washes/ice scrapers $57.45; Broadacre, rent
$350.00; Bkgs Area Multiplex, rent $450.00; Bkgs Area Chamber, membership
$230.00; Bkgs City, animal control $30.00; Bkgs City, utilities/911 dispatch
$38,580.40; Bkgs Register, publications $532.36; Bkgs Hospital, ambulance
$599.05; California Contractors Supply, spotlights $159.60; CarQuest Auto,
supplies $123.53; Cellular One, telephone $201.31; Central Business Supply,
office supplies/furniture $2,628.23; Complete Equity Markets, malpractice
insurance $3,698.00; Computer Doctor, computer support $419.82; Cook’s
Office Products, office supplies $1,418.00; Cook’s Recycling, commercial
service $169.00; Dakota Sport, shirts $220.00; Dale’s Alignment, parts/labor
$370.80; Den-Wil, grounds upkeep $76.94; Donna Dietrich, MI hearing $58.67;
Victoria Duehr, CAA $1,080.80; ECMH, record fees $20.00; Einspahr Auto,
parts/keys $69.98; Emergency Medical Products, immobilizers $707.70; ESRI,
software $1,000.00; L.G. Everist, pea rock $2,430.00; Experience Works,
host partnership $350.00; Dennis Falken, meals $19.00; Festival of Lights,
donation $300.00; G&K Services, laundry service $190.12; Gempler’s,
clothing/supplies $87.00; Grainger, air filters $498.76; Vicki Hanna, gas/meals
$33.00; Harold’s Printing, letterhead $127.75; Harmelink & Fox, MI
hearing $122.83; Patricia Hartsel, transcripts $333.60; Heiman Fire Equipment,
hose/nozzle $896.76; Gary Heldt, mileage/supplies $64.57; Tim Hogan, CAA
$374.05; Shawn Hostler, transport $11.00; Index, office supplies $32.01;
Insty-Prints, calendars/maps/envelopes $405.02; Inter-Lakes Community Action,
support worker $579.09; ITC, telephone/database $708.27; Inventory Trading
Company, uniforms $289.25; Jacob’s Family Dentistry, dental $100.93; K-Mart,
supplies $144.88; Emil Klavetter, meals/mileage $153.02; Mel Kloster, meals/mileage/registration
$229.13; L&L Parts, parts/labor $365.62; Lee Wayne Corporation, DARE
supplies $824.51; Zac Linton, transport $11.00; Doug Lukonen, supplies
$18.85; Lyle’s Signs, signs $1,608.16; ME McCann, CAA $2,811.43; MCI, telephone
$286.75; M&T, pump engine/lights $4,176.00; Martin’s Oil, ethanol/hydraulic
fliud $8,694.92; Mediacom, internet $55.95; Medtox Diagnostics, test kits
$305.87; Mid-West Glass, replace windshield $731.40; Mill’s & Miller,
de-icing salt $1,550.93; Minnehaha County Auditor, MI hearings $620.00;
Nat’l 4-H Council, books $43.76; Mary Negstad, meals/mileage/class $64.26;
New Trends, certificate pockets $810.00; Nortek Computer, software, 55.98;
Northwestern Public Service, utilities $121.02; PMC, web hosting $2,100.00;
Pitney-Bowes, maintenance $351.24; Pro-Action, uniforms $2,204.33; Deb
Prodoehl, medical supplies $173.29; RFD News, publications $1,253.80; Radio
Shack, intercom $49.99; Ramkota, room $76.00; Ramsdell’s, LP gas $140.00;
Eric Rasmussen, CAA $963.40; SD Dept of Revenue, monthly MV/birth &
death fees/catastrophic payment/admin fees/blood tests $265,140.65; Running’s
Big R, supplies $121.74; Deanna Santema, meals/mileage $193.00; SD Co Weed,
membership $50.00; SD Planners Assoc, dues $20.00; SDSU Work Study, work
study $229.66; Shephardson’s True Value, batteries/heaters/supplies $267.51;
Sioux Falls Two Way Radio, radios/repair $1,809.75; Sioux Valley SW, utilities
$34.95; Slowey Court Reporting, MI hearings $45.00; Software Services,
computer support $2,908.75; Sprint, telephone $60.08; State Radio Communications,
teletype $2,050.00; Rose Marie Stee, meals/mileage/registration $186.39;
Steffensen Rentals, rent $335.00; Sturdevant’s Auto, battery charger/parts
$207.51; Successful Farming, renewal $15.95; Laurie Tangen, meals/mileage
$168.74; Town & Country Shopper, public notices $40.00; Vantek Communications,
speaker mics $2,208.00; Barry Vlasman, CAA $1,292.87; Stephanie Vogel,
meals/mileage $129.78; Wagner Real Estate, inspection fees $500.00; Wal-Mart,
supplies/software $294.46; West Group, law books $566.50; Winter Inc, concrete
$190.00, Xerox, copier maintenance $229.67; Juror/Witness Fees: Oscar Alores
$29.28; Donna Bain $24.06; John Billington $147.60; Gene Bjorklund $24.06;
Nathan Davis $20.00; Harlan Dubbels $20.00; Katie Jo Hansen $86.70; Don
Iverson $20.00; Erika Jost $20.00; Harold Knutson Sr. $20.00; Dennis Kruse
$20.00; Lisa Kommes $53.64; Martin Lang $20.00; Lacie Mahlum $23.48; Carrie
Metzger $20.00; Laura Plucker $20.00; Dan Poorman $151.66; Jill Pravatiner
$20.00; La Verl Reierson $31.02; Frank Schwalm $20.00; Ion Tremath $20.00.
OTHER MATTERS
Motion by Falken, seconded by Negstad, to approve the recommendations
of the Brookings County Welfare Director for the following applications
for County assistance. Case # 03-015 for rent was approved and utilities
was denied; Case # 03-016 for utilities was approved; Case # 03-018 for
lodging was approved; Case # 03-017 for emergency medical was approved;
Case # 03-006 for emergency medical was denied; Case # 02-149 for hospital
was denied. All voting “Aye.”
Motion by Falken, seconded by Negstad to approve the following travel
and education requests. Deputy Auditor, Kelly Bakken to go to Watertown,
SD on February 11, 2003 to attend a HIPPA Regulations Class. All
voting “Aye.”
Deputy Auditor, Kelly Bakken presented the board with the Auditors Report.
Motion by Negstad, seconded by Santema, to approve for recording purposes
Resolution # 03-06. The plat of Miller’s Second Addition
in NE1/4 of Section 16-109-50, Brookings County, South Dakota. All
voting “Aye.”
States Attorney, Clyde Calhoon met with the board to present the 2002 Brookings County States Attorney Annual Report.
Commission Assistant/Personnel Director, Stephanie Vogel presented the board with the Commission Assistant/Personnel Director Report. Vogel updated the board on Personnel Actions: Resignation from PT correctional Officer, Wendy Rothenberger, and an authorization request to advertise for the vacant Highway Equipment Operator position.
Motion by Negstad, seconded by Falken, to adopt the changes to the Job
Descriptions of the Zoning Director and the Director of Equalization Positions.
All voting “Aye.”
Be it noted, the board received the 2001-2002 Animal Damage Control
Services Report from the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks
~ Wildlife Division.
Chair Klavetter updated the board on the current legislation and his correspondence with the Legislators.
Emergency Management Director, Todd Struwe met with the board to discuss the Local Emergency Operation Planning Grant and the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Planning Grant. Be it noted, the board instructed Struwe to contact First District for information, to request a written proposal from Robert Hill, and to apply for the applications for the grants.
Motion by Santema, seconded by Negstad, to go into executive session at 9:36am. All voting “Aye.” Chair Klavetter declared executive session over at 10:05am. Reason – Personnel Matters. No action at this time.
Motion by Larson, seconded by Falken, to appoint Dianna Evers as the Brookings County Representative to the Brookings City Hospital Board to fill the vacant position that expires in January 2004. All voting “Aye.”
Motion by Santema, seconded by Negstad to appoint Darrel Kleinjan to
the Planning and Zoning Commission, a term that expires in December 2006.
All voting “Aye.”
Zoning and Drainage Director, David Rusten met with the board to discuss
Legislative Bills, planning and zoning regulations, and mapping supplies
for the E911 books.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned until 8:30am Tuesday, February
18, 2003.
It is the policy of Brookings County, South Dakota, not to discriminate against the Handicapped in Employment or the Provision of Service. The County of Brookings is responsive to requests for communication aids and the need to provide appropriate access, and will provide alternative formats and accessible locations consistent with the Americans With Disabilities Act.
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Kelly Bakken
Deputy Auditor
Brookings County Auditor’s Office