The Brookings County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, August 5, 2003, with the following members present: Emil Klavetter, Deanna Santema, Dennis Falken, Donald Larson, and Mary Negstad. Also present: Stephanie Vogel, Kelly Bakken, Janet Willmott, Joyce Dragseth, and Martin Stanwick.
Chairperson Emil Klavetter called the meeting to order.
CONSENT AGENDA
Chairperson Emil Klavetter declared the Consent Agenda approved as
amended with no objection from the board. The Consent Agenda consisted
of the agenda for the August 5, 2003 Commission Meeting, and the minutes
from the July 29, 2003 Commission Meeting.
WELFARE MATTERS
Motion by Larson, seconded by Santema, to approve and authorize
the chair to sign Resolution # 03-35. A Resolution for a Settlement
of a County Lien. Role Call Vote: Santema “Aye,” Falken “Aye,” Larson “Aye,”
Negstad “Aye,” Klavetter “Aye.” Motion passes.
RESOLUTION #03-35
WHEREAS, a County Aid Lien in the amount of $15,149.89 purports to exist in favor of Brookings county and against Case # 03-095R as lienee, and
WHEREAS, said lienee has filed an application with the County Auditor stating such facts as provided by Law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that after due consideration of the circumstances the Board of County Commissioners finds it advisable and proper to authorize the Chairman of the County Board and County Auditor to execute the following:
A compromise and release of the lien in full upon payment of $6360.00.
Dated at Brookings, South Dakota, this 5th of August 2003.
APPROVED:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Emil J. Klavetter
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Deanna Santema
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Mary Negstad
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Donald Larson
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Dennis Falken
ATTEST:
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Janet K. Willmott
County Auditors Office
Brookings County, South Dakota
Motion by Larson, seconded by Negstad, to approve the recommendations of the Brookings County Welfare Director for the following applications for County assistance. Case # 03-093 for rent and utilities was approved; Case # 03-028A for hospital was denied; Case # 03-095R for compromise and settlement of a county lien was approved. Role Call Vote: Falken “Aye,” Larson “Aye,” Negstad “Aye,” Santema “Aye,” Klavetter “Aye.” Motion passes.
COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Falken reported on the Shelter Budget Meeting, the Shelter
Board Meeting, and the Brookings County Budget Hearings. Commissioner
Larson reported on the Brookings County Budget Hearings. Commissioner
Negstad reported on the Brookings County Budget Hearings. Commissioner
Santema reported on Solid Water Committee and Budget Meeting, the Juvenile
Detention Center Budget Meeting, and the Brookings County Budget Hearings.
Commissioner Klavetter reported on the Housing Meeting and the Brookings
County Budget Hearings.
OTHER MATTERS
Deputy Auditor, Kelly Bakken presented the board with the Auditors
Report. Bakken submitted the following quotes for the Brookings County
Highway Department for Ethanol Gasoline: Ag First Coop, Volga $1.2624;
Cenex, Elkton $1.266; Martin Oil, Brookings $1.253. Martin Oil, Brookings
was awarded the quote at $1.253. Premium Diesel Fuel # 2: Ag First
Coop, Volga $.919; Cenex, Elkton $.92; Martin Oil, Brookings $.912.
Martin Oil, Brookings was awarded the quote at $.912. Bakken updated
the board on renewal information with Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield,
and on a Voluntary Group Life insurance policy.
Be it noted, the Chair signed the corrected Resolution 03-31, correcting
the typographical error of misspelling Land O’Lakes.
Salaries and personnel changes for the month of July 2003 are as follows:
Longevity Increase: Lisa Sik $40.00; Curtis Sterud $45.00. Salary
Changes: Doris Knutson from $10.25 to $10.37(retroactive June 2003); Cheryl
Anderson from $9.97 to $10.16; Cindy Steffen from $11.74 to $11.98 (retroactive
June 2003); Curtis Sterud from 13.64 to $13.66. New Employees:
Julieann Schmugge, Part-time Correctional Officer @ $10.81; Kristen Bumpous,
2nd Deputy Treasurer @ $9.77. Commission $8,000.25; Auditor $10,242.87;
Treasurer $11,449.56; States Attorney $16,188.80; Custodial $3,182.08;
Equalization $17,983.51; Register of Deeds $7,588.45; Veterans Service
$2,797.80; Sheriffs Office $35,647.67; Detention Center $28,152.23; Contract
Law $6,473.63; Contract Law Elkton $1,615.06; Emergency Mgmt $5,155.14;
Drainage $985.72; Highway $44,256.92; Welfare $2,796.66; Community Health
$2,224.88; WIC $2,024.00; Extension $4,255.70; Soil Conservation $2,294.32;
Weed $11,264.51; Zoning $2,966.94. Claims—AFLAC, insurance $2,120.50; AFLAC
Flex-One $65.00; Delta Dental, insurance $2,007.25; Flex One, unreimbursed
medical $1,137.00; Local Teamsters, union dues $1,008.00; SDRS, retirement
$27,135.08; SDRS Supplemental, retirement $2,480.00; EFTPS $52,654.58;
Wellmark Blue Cross, insurance $31,463.44.
Commission Assistant/Personnel Director, Stephanie Vogel presented the board with the Commission Assistant/Personnel Director Report. Be it noted, Chair Klavetter signed the Personnel Action Notice for General Maintenance Worker, Bella Opatz; Equalization Clerk II, Doris Knutson; Office Manager, Irene Pierce. Be it noted, the board acknowledged the resignation without notice by Heavy Equipment Operator, Rich Earley. Vogel distributed information regarding the Sioux Valley Commissioners Association District Meeting and the 2004 Budget.
Commission Assistant/Personnel Director, Stephanie Vogel presented the board with the PMC ProMap Corporation Contract. Motion by Santema, seconded by Falken, to approve and authorize the chair to sign the Web Hosting Contract between Brookings County, South Dakota and PMC ProMap Corporation. The contract dated July 30, 2003 is for Professional Services. Role Call Vote: Negstad “Aye,” Santema “Aye,” Falken “Aye,” Larson “Aye,” Klavetter “Aye.” Motion passes.
Be it noted, the board discussed the Memorandum Of Understanding with the Multi-Plex Board a.k.a. Event Center Board.
COMMISSIONER’S OPEN DISCUSSION
Be it noted, the board discussed the Drainage matters and concerns,
the Ice Arena usage, the Juvenile Detention Center budget, concerns with
the Weed Board and the Zoning Board, the East Central Mental Health Foundation
family crisis agreement, Zoning matters with a church in rural Elkton,
and budget matters with the Lake Hendricks Fire Department.
Motion by Negstad, seconded by Santema, to go into executive session at 9:56am. Role Call Vote: Santema “Aye,” Falken “Aye,” Larson “Aye,” Negstad “Aye,” Klavetter “Aye.” Motion passes. Chair Klavetter declared executive session over at 11:35am. Reason – Personnel/Contractual Matters. No action at this time.
RECESS
Be it noted, the board recessed for lunch.
BUDGET HEARINGS
Janet Willmott, Stephanie Vogel, Kelly Bakken, Joyce Dragseth, and
Martin Stanwick met with the board to discuss the 2004 Budget.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned until 8:30am Tuesday, August
12, 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