The Brookings County Board of County Commissioners met in regular
session on Tuesday, June 3, 2003, with the following members present: Emil
Klavetter, Deanna Santema, Dennis Falken, Donald Larson, and Mary Negstad.
Also present: Kelly Bakken, Stacy Steffensen, Todd Struwe, Teresa Anderson,
Darrell Hartmann, Pete Bolzer, Martin Stanwick, Robert Hill, Vicki Hanna,
and Wm. Mark Kratochvil.
Chairperson Emil Klavetter called the meeting to order.
CONSENT AGENDA
Chairperson Emil Klavetter declared the Consent Agenda
approved with no objection from the board. The Consent Agenda consisted
of the Agenda for the June 3, 2003 Commission meeting, minutes from the
May 27, 2003 Commission Meeting, the Welfare Matters, and the Travel/Education
Requests. Welfare Matters: Case # 03-045 for emergency medical was
denied; Case # 03-034A for hospital was denied; Case # 03-062 for rent
was approved; Case # 03-063 for utilities was approved; Case # 03-064 for
rent was denied; Case # 059A for mortgage payment was denied; Case # 065
for rent was approved. Travel/Education Requests: Rose Marie
Stee to go to Madison, SD on June 16 & 19, 2003 to visit the 4-H Camping
Program. Laurie Tangen to go to Council Bluffs, IA on June 6 &
7, 2003 to attend the Mentoring Moms Conference. Larry Jensen to
go to Pierre, SD on June 5, 2003 to attend the Highway Superintendents
Certification Class. Robert Hill to go to Sioux Falls, SD on June 13, 2003
to attend the SD Planning Association Executive Meeting.
COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Falken reported on the First District Meeting, the
DM&E Meeting, and the E911 Meeting. Commissioner Larson reported on
the HIPAA Training. Commissioner Negstad reported on the HIPAA Training,
ICAP Meetings, and reviewed the County Road at Lake Poinsett. Commissioner
Santema reported on the HIPAA Training, the Hendricks School District 5-4
Meeting, and the DM&E Meeting. Commissioner Klavetter reported
on the HIPAA Training, the Brookings Economic Development Corporation Meeting,
the Planning & Zoning Tour, the E911 Meeting, and the Extension Board
Meeting.
OTHER MATTERS
Deputy Auditor, Kelly Bakken presented the board with the Auditors
Report.
Salaries and personnel changes for the month of May 2003 are as follows:
Longevity Increase: Denise Brown $30.00; Joey Collins $25.00; Rich Earley
$30.00; Joan Kreitlow $90.00. Salary Increases: Anne Hovey from $10.85
to $11.00; Joan Kreitloww from $11.74 to $11.98. Promotion to Deputy
Director of Equalization: Cyndi Ault @ $15.08. New Employee: Zoning
and Drainage Office Assistant, Terri Bortnem @ $9.77. Weed Control
Specialist, Brett Casanova @ $9.77. Commission $8,000.25; Auditor
$9,923.56; Treasurer $10,667.44; States Attorney $15,834.81; Custodial
$2,837.25; Equalization $17,305.21; Register of Deeds $7,399.41; Veterans
Service $2,789.57; Sheriffs Office $33,100.99; Detention Center $26,204.61;
Juvenile Detention $588.00; Contract Law $6,745.70; Contract Law Elkton
$1,499.25; Emergency Mgmt $2,921.38; Drainage $1,122.50; Highway $43,399.66;
Welfare $2,710.97; Community Health $2,224.88; WIC $1,936.00; Extension
$3,904.40; Soil Conservation $2,198.48; Weed $10,442.06; Zoning $3,406.59.
Claims—AFLAC, insurance $2,100.98; AFLAC Flex-One $65.00; Delta Dental,
insurance $2,028.00; Flex One, unreimbursed medical $1,137.00; Local Teamsters,
union dues $936.00; SDRS, retirement $26,345.69; SDRS Supplemental, retirement
$2,480.00; EFTPS $51,111.91; Wellmark Blue Cross, insurance $31,188.42.
Motion by Falken, seconded by Negstad, to approve the following transfers as per budget appropriations for the second quarter of 2003. From General Fund 10100X4290911 to Emergency Management Fund 22600X3710000 for $8,787.50; from General Fund 10100X4260911 to Law Library Fund 70400X4340153 for $5,000.00; and from General Fund 10100X4294911 to Highway Road & Bridge 20100X4330311 for $374,407.75. Role Call Vote: Falken “Aye,” Larson “Aye,” Negstad “Aye,” Santema “Aye,” Klavetter “Aye.” Motion passes.
Elections Officer, Stacy Steffensen presented the board with the Commission Assistant/Personnel Director Report. Steffensen updated the board on the Technical Support documents, and discussed the Historical Society information on the signage for the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Courthouse. Be it noted, the board discussed the County’s major medical insurance plan.
Darrell Hartmann and Pete Bolzer met with the board to discuss Brookings County Resolution 03-14. A Resolution Declaring A Fire Danger Emergency In Brookings County And Prohibiting Open Burning. Be it noted, the Burn Ban will continue in force and affect until rescinded by the Brookings County Board of Commissioners.
Emergency Management Director, Todd Struwe met with the board to introduce Teresa Anderson the new Emergency Management Deputy Director, and to discuss the DOJ FY2002 Equipment Grant. Motion by Falken, seconded by Santema, to approve and authorize the chair to sign the State of South Dakota Reimbursement Contract For U.S. Department Of Justice FY 2002 Equipment Program. The contract is between Brookings County Jurisdiction and South Dakota Division of Emergency Management. The total contract amount is $172,733.33. Role Call Vote: Larson “Aye,” Negstad “Aye,” Santema “Aye,” Falken “Aye,” Klavetter “Aye.” Motion passes.
Be it noted, the chair signed the Report of Personnel Action, Travel
Authorization, and Certification of Authorized Official for Teresa Anderson,
Emergency Management Deputy Director.
Zoning and Drainage Director, Robert Hill met with the board to discuss
Drainage Matters. Motion by Larson, seconded by Negstad, to approve
Drainage Permit # 03-01 ~ Not of Statewide Drainage. Applicant: Leslie
Downer. Location of land to be drained: NE ¼ Section 18-110-47.
Location of outlet end of proposed drain: SE ¼ Section 7-110-47.
Role Call Vote: Negstad “Aye,” Santema “Aye,” Falken “Aye,” Larson “Aye,”
Klavetter “Aye.” Motion passes.
Treasurer, Vicki Hanna met with the board to discuss Brookings County Investments. Hanna distributed the Brookings County Investment and Banking Policy, the Brookings County Investment and Banking Formula Money Market Accounts, and the Brookings County Investment and Banking CD Accounts.
COMMISSIONER’S OPEN DISCUSSION
Be it noted, the board discussed the Memorandum of Understanding
between Brookings County and the Brookings Area Multiplex Board, the 1921
Building Parking Lot, the Lake Hendricks School District 5-4, the Brookings
County Cookbooks, and the upcoming E911 addressing meeting with First District.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned until 8:30am Tuesday,
June 10, 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